10 Defining Moments in the Life of Jacopo De' Pazzi
Jacopo de' Pazzi was an Italian banker and politician, a prominent member of the wealthy Pazzi family of Florence, known for his involvement in the Pazzi Conspiracy against the Medici family.
1445
1445
Head of the Pazzi Family
Jacopo de' Pazzi became the head of the powerful Pazzi banking family in Florence, accumulating significant wealth and influence.
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Family Leadership
1450
1450
Entry into Florentine Politics
Jacopo de' Pazzi became an influential figure in Florentine political life, though often at odds with the rising power of the Medici.
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Political Involvement
1460
1460
Height of Family Wealth
Under Jacopo de' Pazzi's leadership, the Pazzi bank reached the zenith of its financial power and prestige.
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Financial Success
1470
1470
Growing Rivalry with Medici
The rivalry between the Pazzi family, led by Jacopo, and the Medici family intensified, fueled by political and economic competition.
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Political Rivalry
1477
1477
Planning the Pazzi Conspiracy
Jacopo de' Pazzi, along with his nephew Francesco and Salviati, the Archbishop of Pisa, began planning a plot to overthrow the Medici.
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Conspiracy
1478-04-26
1478-04-26
Participation in the Pazzi Conspiracy
Jacopo de' Pazzi played a leading role in the Pazzi Conspiracy, an attempt to assassinate Lorenzo de' Medici and Giuliano de' Medici.
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Conspiracy
1478-04-26
1478-04-26
Assassination of Giuliano de' Medici
As part of the conspiracy, Giuliano de' Medici was assassinated in Florence Cathedral, while Lorenzo de' Medici survived the attack.
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Assassination Attempt
1478-04-26
1478-04-26
Attempted Uprising in Florence
After the attack, Jacopo de' Pazzi tried to rally the Florentine populace to support the coup, but his efforts failed.
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Uprising Attempt
1478-04-26
1478-04-26
Capture and Execution
Following the failure of the conspiracy, Jacopo de' Pazzi was captured by Florentine authorities while attempting to flee the city.
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Execution
1478-04-29
1478-04-29
Posthumous Imprisonment
Jacopo de' Pazzi was initially buried in Santa Croce, but his body was later exhumed by an angry mob and dragged through the streets.
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Posthumous Degradation