Alessandro de' Medici: The Black Prince of Florence

Professor Catherine Fletcher examines Alessandro de’ Medici’s contested rise as Florence’s duke and his turbulent rule.

Professor Catherine Fletcher traces Alessandro de’ Medici’s contested path to power in Florence and his turbulent years as duke before Cosimo I. The museum talk runs 18:30–19:30, followed by drinks, book signing and access to the Cosimo I display until 20:45. A simultaneous Zoom broadcast and recording are also offered; this proposal covers attendance at the Wallace Collection.