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Succession of Lorraine

When
9 July 1737
Where
Florence, Tuscany
Part of
Death of Gian Gastone de' Medici and Extinction of the Medici Line

Francis Stephen of Lorraine succeeded Gian Gastone, ending Medici rule.

Francis Stephen duly succeeded at Gian Gastone's demise on 9 July 1737. This succession ended almost 300 years of Medici rule over Florence. The accession led to Tuscany's temporary inclusion in the territories of the Austrian crown.

Sources

  1. Gian Gastone de' Medici Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-09
  2. House of Medici Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07

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