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Grand Duchy of Tuscany

1569 – 1860 CE · about 291 years

The Grand Duchy of Tuscany was an Italian monarchy in central Italy, with its capital at Florence, that replaced the Republic of Florence. Cosimo I de' Medici was made Grand Duke in 1569 after conquering Siena. With interruptions in the Napoleonic era, it lasted until it joined the Kingdom of Italy in 1860.

Key facts

Dates1569 – 1860 CE
RegionEurope & colonial empires
ContinentEurope
CapitalFlorence
FounderCosimo I de' Medici
Religion(s)Catholicism

Before & after

Preceded by

Republic of Florence

Followed by

Kingdom of Italy

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.