The Medici family tree traces a dynasty that rose from medieval wool merchants and Church-condemned moneylenders to bankers of the papacy itself — and eventually placed two of their own sons on Saint Peter's throne. The post Medici Family Tree: Moneylenders Who Bought the Papacy Twice appeared first on History Collection.
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