Cosimo II de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany

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Cosimo II de' Medici
Cosimo II de' Medici

Cosimo II de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany (12 May 159028 February 1621) ruled as Grand Duke of Tuscany from 1609 to 1621.

He was the oldest son of Ferdinando I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany and Christine of Lorraine.

[edit] Family and children

He married Maria Magdalena of Austria (October 7, 1589November 1, 1631) on October 19, 1608. Maria was a daughter of Charles II of Austria and Maria Anna of Bavaria.

Maria Magdalena and Cosimo had the following children:

He was succeeded by his oldest son, who reigned as Ferdinando II.

[edit] Ancestors



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Preceded by
Ferdinando I de' Medici
Grand Duke of Tuscany
1609–1621
Succeeded by
Ferdinando II de' Medici