Expulsion of the Medici from Florence
- When
- 1527
- Where
- Florence
- Episodes
- 1
In 1527, anti-Medici factions in Florence expelled the family, re-establishing the Republic. This second expulsion ended the Medici's effective rule, which had persisted from 1512 to 1527, and lasted until 1530 when imperial forces restored Medici authority.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. The Medici family had effectively ruled Florence on a hereditary basis from 1434 to 1494 and again from 1512 to 1527. Their dominance was interrupted only twice, with the 1527 expulsion marking the second instance where anti-Medici factions seized control of the city's government.
People involved
- Medici family · Expelled ruling dynasty
- Anti-Medici factions · Collective group that took control of Florence
- Pope Clement VII · Medici pope who orchestrated restoration
Sources
- Republic of Florence Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19
- House of Medici Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07
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