The 16th century Florentine Cosimo de Medici ruled the duchy of this Italian region
[DOC] [TLE] The Medici Family [PAR] Medici Family: Origins and History A name synonymous with the Italian 
Renaissance, the Medici family arose from humble origins to rule Florence, 
sponsor artists, and dominate ... Cosimo I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuskany ... A 
relatively obscure city before the 12th century, Florence managed to grow and 
prosper despite... [DOC] [TLE] Italy Tales by Maria Nasioti [PAR] Jan 11, 2015 ... Around the 1st century BC, the territory became subject to the Romans.