Francesco Maria de' Medici, Duke of Rovere and Montefeltro

Francesco Maria de' Medici (12 November 1660 – 3 February 1711) was an Italian political leader, Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and Duke of Rovere and Montefeltro.

Early life
Medici was born in Florence. He was the second son of Ferdinando II de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany.Bensley, Edward. (1915).  "Francesco Maria, Cardinal de' Medici," Notes and Queries, p. 408; retrieved 28 October 2011.

In 1683 he was made governor of Siena.

Cardinal
In 1686, Pope Innocent XII made him a cardinal. In 1709, he was permitted to give up his role as cardinal on 14 July 1709 the same year.

Duke
In March 1694, he inherited to the Duchies of Rovere and Montefeltro.

In 1709, he married Eleonora Luisa Gonzaga.

Medici died at the Bagno a Ripoli in 1711.

Titles and styles
 12 November 1660 – 6 March 1694: His Highness Prince Francesco Maria de' Medici.
 6 March 1694 – 3 February 1711: His Highness The Duke of Rovere and Montefeltro.
 2 September 1686 – 19 June 1709: His Eminence Cardinal Francesco Maria de' Medici.nq.oxfordjournals.org

References

Other websites

 Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church ,  Medici, Francesco Maria de'
 Catholic-Hierarchy, (Layman) Francesco Maria de’ Medici 

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