Eleanor of Toledo
Eleanor of Toledo, born Doña Leonor Álvarez de Toledo y Osorio, was a Spanish noblewoman and 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 and founded many Jesuit churches. She is credited with being the first modern first lady or consort.
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Female
Full Name
Leonor Álvarez de Toledo y Osorio
Date of Birth
January 1st, 1522
Age
502
Birth Place
Spain, Castile-La Mancha
Date of Death
December 17th, 1562
Died Aged
40
Star Sign
Capricorn
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Francesco I de' Medici
Son
Cosimo I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany
Husband
Isabella de' Medici
Daughter
Ferdinando I de' Medici
Son
Lucrezia de' Medici
Daughter
Pietro de' Medici
Son
Princess Maria de' Medici of Tuscany
Daughter
Giovanni de' Medici
Son
Garzia de' Medici
Son
Pedricco de' Medici
Son
García Álvarez de Toledo, 4th Marquis of Villafranca
Brother
Pedro Álvarez de Toledo, Marquis of Villafranca
Father
María Osorio y Pimentel
Mother
Luis Álvarez de Toledo
Brother
Fadrique Álvarez de Toledo y Osorio
Brother
Anna de' Medici
Daughter
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