Eleanor of Toledo The Ultimate Renaissance Power

Eleanor of Toledo was an exceptional woman who lived during the Renaissance when women were often relegated to the background. But despite this, she managed to carve out a place for herself in history as one of her time's most powerful and influential women.
In this video, I'll take you on a journey through Eleanor's life, exploring her accomplishments, struggles, and the legacy she left behind. Eleanor's story is one of determination, strength, and unwavering commitment, from her remarkable marriage to the powerful Cosimo Medici to her patronage of the arts and her role as a political advisor.
If you're looking for a story of inspiration and empowerment, look no further than the incredible life of Eleanor of Toledo.
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[@patriciafenwick5846]

I am woefully ignorant of Italian history, although I had heard of Cosimo, so I found this very interesting, thank you

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Many thanks Patricia 😊

[@lisetteeliseparis7070]

First! Thanks for the upload, HRS. Happy Sunday.

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Thank you Lisette 😊

[@Anita-rq9ev]

Thank you. This is another personality I knew little about. Very interesting. Have a good start into the new week 👋

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Thanks Anita, have a great week too 😊

[@anneb4160]

Thank you very much for this interesting video. I had the opportunity to visit Firenze 5 years ago. The Medici family is still very present in this beautiful city. Cosimo and Eleonore are very interesting representatives of that powerful family.

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Thanks Anne 😊

[@LiamDeeley]

The politics of the Italian city-states is so interesting. Great video!

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Thanks as always Liam 😊

[@alessandrarosina]

Very interisting!

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Thanks Alessandra 😊

[@wendymudkins8208]

As usual another informative very interesting video I had not heard of this lady thank you for a great video

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Thanks Wendy 😊

[@prof.cecilycogsworth3204]

Thanks as always!

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Thank you Cecily 😊

[@annfisher3316]

Wisdom, courage, and prudence...admirable qualities for us all... Thanks Jon, another superb video. ✌

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Thank you kindly Ann 😊

[@cassandraralph5906]

I first saw a copy of the painting of Eleanor of Toledo in my speech teacher's house, and I was completely fascinated by this mysterious woman with her son. This fascination continued until now, and having watched this video, it has answered the many questions that I have had. Thank you for this most interesting and educational video! It has been most helpful. Great work as usual, Jon!!!

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Thank you Cassandra I'm pleased it helped 😊

[@funnytime13]

You must have access to or own a phenominal library! Thanks again Jon!🙏👍😃

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I wish! Thanks for watching Cheryl 😊

[@janetpugliesi3203]

Very interesting!! Especially to learn more of the powerful women in history..She sure could hold her own and have 11 children while playing in political mine fields of her day... astonishing...

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Glad you enjoyed it Janet, thanks 😊

[@jessrosefawkes2721]

Another amazing video Thank you Jon x

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You are so welcome Jess, thanks 😊

[@dkirk5814]

Wonderful, thanks.

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Thank you 😊

[@ladyagnes9430]

A historical figure with whom I was not familiar.....until your video. Thank you so much for this fantastic information about someone who is not covered in the average history book

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Glad you enjoyed it Agnes, thank you 😊

[@IlGattoGialloCucina]

Yes and the Boboli Gardens

[@trishphillips-johnson2500]

My goodness she was beautiful. Job well done, Jon!

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Thank you Trish 😊

[@susprime7018]

Thank you.

[@gonefishing167]

Thank you very much. I had heard of The Medici’s of course but don’t think I’d taken much notice of this remarkable woman. There was a tv series but she was mentioned briefly I think . Thank you very much 🙏🙏👵🇦🇺

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Appreciate you watching, thanks 😊

[@maryannbernal]

Another great choice. I like everything Medici :-) Love this channel.

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Thanks Mary Ann 😊

[@susanaorellano2942]

Hermosa historia! Hermoso trabajo!

[@IlGattoGialloCucina]

Missing my lovely Firenze

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I've never been to Florence, but it's on my bucket list! Thanks 😊

[@IlGattoGialloCucina]

@@HistoryRoadshow oh please do yourself this favour! Only watch out for tourist traps and scams when you do

[@arslongavitabrevis5136]

Thank you for this very interesting and nice video. I have noticed that you showed many wonderful portraits; I love portrait painting and I would appreciate very much if you could identify the paintings in your next videos, I am sure many of your viewers are art lovers like me and would appreciate the information. Thank you. Regards from Italy.

[@jenniferstone2975]

There’s an excellent book, “Murder of a Medici Princess” that I highly recommend about Eleanor of Toledo, Cosimo de Medici and the truly grotesque fate of their children. Great presentation! Thank you!

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Thanks Jennifer 😊

[@zabrinna6554]

Wonderful video💞

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Thanks Zabrinna 😊

[@intoitalianmusictranslation]

Cosimo De Medici was known for his infidelity. Cosimo I de Medici wasn't. In fact, they shared a kind of great "epic" love, they were always together and couldn't stay away from each other for long time; due to this Eleonora was even able to cry or get "crazy". When she died Cosimo was heartbroken and then he had other stories and even an other wife: Camilla Martelli, but she was never considered such a wife, kept hidden and then sent to some monasteries. Even Camilla married Cosimo just for economy reasons but she never had anything at the end (Cosimo I de Medici died early). While Cosimo de Medici, one of the first Medici giving glory to the family was considered for his infidelity to his wife Contessina.

[@BeveC21E]

Is that a painting of the beautiful Eleanor featured above?

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It's an artistic interpretation! 😊

[@ABeautfulMess]

❤

[@lindadeavours3327]

❤️❤️🇺🇸

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Thanks Linda 😊

[@rootbeer7966]

Ok.. back up.. 3:07 , Cosimo remained *Relatively* faithfull ? Can you elaborate? Lol

[@gemjourney5210]

I respectfully say they were all a slimy bunch as they still are today...elitists!😖

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Quite possibly more so back then! Thanks Gem 😊