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The Medici dynasty soldiered on until the death of Gian Gastone de' Medici in 1737, laying the family low and leading to Austrians overtaking Florence. Yet, while their political power faded, the Medici’s legacy endured through their contributions to art, culture, and the very fabric of modern European identity.
The Medici family transcended the origin of mere bankers; they became architects not just of their city, but of an era. Through both glory and despair, their story remains a fundamental chapter in the history of power, ambition, and the human spirit intertwining with divine aspirations.