Why is Cosimo also known as "Pater Patriae"?
He was a religious leader
He was a founder of Rome
Because of his patronage of art and literature
He was a great war leader
Answer
Cosimo the Elder, the first ruler of the Medici family, was also known as "Pater Patriae" because of his patronage of art and literature. He was a great patron of the arts and commissioned many works of art, including paintings, sculptures, and architecture. He also supported the work of many writers and poets. Cosimo's patronage helped to make Florence a center of art and culture during the Renaissance.
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