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Eleanor of Toledo

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Eleanor of Toledo

Duchess of Florence (1522-1562)

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About Eleanor of Toledo

Eleanor of Toledo was a Spanish noblewoman who became Duchess of Florence as the first wife of Cosimo I de' Medici. A keen businesswoman, she financed many of her husband's political campaigns and important buildings like the Pitti Palace. She ruled as regent of Florence during his frequent absences: Eleanor ruled during Cosimo's military campaigns in Genoa in 1541 and 1543, his illness from 1544 to 1545, and again at times during the war for the conquest of Siena (1551–1554). She founded many Jesuit churches. She is credited with being the first modern first lady or consort.

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Occupation: politician
Position held: regent
Citizenship: Spain
Born: 1522

Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image by Bronzino via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

Died

December 17, 1562

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