Medici State of Tuscany

The Medici State of Tuscany was a regional territory ruled by the powerful Medici family from the 15th to 18th centuries. Originating as a banking family in Florence, they gained political control and expanded their influence across Tuscany. The Medici transformed Florence into a center of art, culture, and commerce while maintaining effective governance. Their rule combined political savvy with patronage of arts and sciences, leaving a lasting cultural legacy. The state eventually became a formalized political entity under Medici leadership until it was incorporated into the Grand Duchy of Tuscany in the early 18th century.