Famous Italian Bankers

Birthdate: April 10, 1389

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Florence, Italy

Died: August 1, 1464

One of the main patriarchs of the famed Medici family that ruled Florence, Italian banker Cosimo de' Medici was one of the richest men of his time. Medici was also a great patron of art and architecture. He also arranged a search for ancient manuscripts and opened a public library.