Giovanni di Bicci de' Medici

Giovanni di Bicci de' Medici was an influential Italian banker and the founder of the powerful Medici family bank during the late 14th and early 15th centuries. His leadership established the Medici as major financiers and patrons of the arts, laying the groundwork for Florence's prosperity. Giovanni was known for his business acumen, strategic investments, and political savvy, which helped stabilize Florence’s economy. His legacy includes transforming a modest banking enterprise into a burgeoning financial empire, enabling future generations to become influential patrons of Renaissance art, culture, and politics.