Question: Who gave the formal recommendation to recognize Cosimo I of Florence, the second duke, after he defeated a hastily organized army of those wishing to restore the Republic of Florence?
Sentence (from "Battle of Montemurlo"): On 1 or 2 August 1537 (both dates are given in sources), near the Tuscan village of Montemurlo, the forces of the newly installed Duke Cosimo I of Florence defeated a hastily organized army of those who wished to overthrow the Medici and restore the Republic of Florence.
Relevant evidence: Yes