Cosimo goes into exile, Palazzo Vecchio.

Why was Cosimo exiled Florence?

The dynasty he founded ruled Florence until 1494. As he believed in democracy, Cosimo didn't take office for long. His family made their money in banking and, unfortunately, his dalliance in politics landed him in prison and subsequent exile for a period of time.

What happened to Cosimo de Medici?

He was 74 when he died at his country house at Careggi. His body was taken to Florence and huge crowds filled the streets as he was buried in the church of San Lorenzo, where his tomb can still be seen. Carved on it by order of the Signoria were the words Pater Patriae, 'Father of the Country'.