Read & Learn Italian: La vita di...Cosimo de' Medici

In our series about famous Italians, let’s meet Cosimo de' Medici (1389-1464), one of the greatest protagonists of the Renaissance. Through his power, influence and cultural vision, he elevated the city of Florence on the international stage. We will explore Cosimo's life and legacy, as banker, politician, diplomat and cultural patron. Nella nostra serie dedicata agli italiani famosi, incontriamo Cosimo de' Medici (1389-1464), uno dei maggiori protagonisti del Rinascimento. Grazie al suo potere ed alla sua visione culturale, ha elevato la città di Firenze sulla scena internazionale. Esploreremo la vita e il lascito di Cosimo, come banchiere, politico, diplomatico e mecenate delle arti. Audience: English-speaking learners of Italian at the intermediate level. The Plan: 1. We will all read the presentation in Italian within smaller groups/breakout rooms. 2. We will translate the passages into English. 3. We will gather back in the main room to reflect on the reading and discuss our thoughts. Join Zoom Meeting Zoom Call Information: [https://us05web.zoom.us/j/4566812958](https://us05web.zoom.us/j/4566812958) Meeting ID: 456 681 2958 Our Mission: Together to Connect, Develop, Encourage and Serve. La Nostra Missione: Insieme per Connetterci, Sviluppare, Incoraggiare e Servire.