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- Characters:
- Cosimo de Medici
- Old Cosimo de Medici
- Giovanni di Becci de Medici
- Piero de Medici
- Lorenzo de Medici
- Young Piero de Medici
- Young Lorenzo de Medici
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- Florence, 1402Giovanni di Bicci de' Medici walking through the streets
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- Giovanni di Bicci de' Medici was a successful businessman, but he wanted more.
- 2. But who can we trust with our money?
- 1. We need a reliable bank that can support our growing economy
- 3. Gentlemen, I believe I can help you
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- Giovanni saw an opportunity
- 3. I assure you, I will be the most trustworthy banker in Florence.
- 2. But can we trust you to manage our money?
- 1. I have the means to start a new bank. With my resources and expertise, we can make this a reality
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- I would like a loan of 3000 Florins to invest in my textile business
- Welcome to the Medici bank, how may I assist you?
- Hurry it up over there!
- Certainly, we can provide you with those funds.
- And so, the Medici Bank was born
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- The bank quickly became one of the most successful and respected institutions in Europe.
- Listen Cosimo, the time has come for you to take over the bank. I am growing too old for this
- You are okay father, and I am only 16, how am I supposed to take over the bank?
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- Does that mean I have to take over the bank?!
- It's Giovanni de Medici! He's been poisoned!
- Why is that what you are thinking about right now?! Our father just died!
- New Era Begins - Cosimo de Medici Takes Charge of Medici Bank After Giovanni's Death by Poisoning
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- 2 Years later
- We must look to the wisdom of the ancient Greeks and Romans for guidance.
- We must study their art, literature, and philosophy
- Their approach to beauty and form is the foundation of all art.
- In the early days of the Renaissance, a new idea was taking hold in Italy
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- I believe that the pursuit of knowledge and culture of the ancients is essential to our humanity.
- You have grown wise throughout your years, Cosimo.
- Cosimo's commitment to humanist ideals would shape the course of the Medici family's legacy.
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- At this point in time Cosimo has gotten older and it would soon be time for his son Piero de Medici to take over
- Look Father! I'm getting better at swimming!
- That's great Lorenzo but you shouldn't do that when it's just me around, you know I wouldnt be able to save you if you drowned because of my bad back.
- After Cosimo's death, his son, Piero, took over the family business. But it was Piero's son, Lorenzo, who would become one of the most important figures in Renaissance Florence.
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- Father, I want to learn more about banking and politics.
- You are still too young Lorenzo, but I see a lot of potential in you.
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