Was Cosimo de' Medici ever officially the ruler of Florence?
Yes
No
Yes, for a brief period
Only in his later years
Answer
Although Cosimo de' Medici was one of the most powerful men in Florence, he was never officially the ruler. Instead, he ruled Florence from behind the scenes, using his wealth and influence to control the government.
The Magnificent Medici: A Quiz on Cosimo de' Medici, the Father of Renaissance Florence