On April 13, 1519, a girl was born in the Medici Palace, who was christened Katerina Maria Romola. A month later, Katerina was left an orphan: her parents died of an illness. Father from tuberculosis aggravated by syphilis, mother from puerperal fever. The girl was raised by her aunt Clarice Strozzi.
The uprising in Florence in 1527, the Medici overthrew. Catherine is locked up in the monastery of Santa Lucia. Very strict morals. Aunt Clarice is seeking to transfer Katerina to the monastery of Santa Caterina, where the conditions of stay are less harsh. During the outbreak of the plague on 7.12.1527, Katerina was transferred to the Murate monastery, which was considered a healthier place. Return to the monastery of Santa Lucia, which seemed more trustworthy to the Republican government of Florence. The year is 1530. A month later, Florence capitulated. Catherine goes to Rome.


Medici

Medici by artist Ianina Ermakova on Seed.photo NFT marketplace, Unique Child photography. On April 13, 1519, a girl was born in the Medici Palace, who was christened