# Lorenzo de' Medici — Romola character guide

> Lorenzo de' Medici in Romola by George Eliot.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Lorenzo, the lamented Lorenzo, Lorenzo the magnificent and subtle, Lorenzo the Magnificent

**First appearance:** 0002-book-i

## Who they are

The late Magnificent ruler of Florence, mentioned as a past figure.

## In the story

### [Proem](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/romola_se/chapters/proem)

Referenced as the dying ruler of Florence, whose illness and legacy are part of the historical backdrop.

### [Florence Expects a Guest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/romola_se/chapters/xxi-florence-expects-a-guest)

Recalled as having maintained a wary policy that kept peace among Italian states, now nullified by his son Piero.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/romola_se/chapters/endnotes)

Mentioned in a note about a carnival song and a votive image.

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