Four famous Renaissance men from Florence are:
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Leonardo da Vinci - Renowned as a painter, scientist, inventor, and polymath, he is famous for masterpieces like the "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper."
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Michelangelo Buonarroti - A master sculptor, painter, and architect, he is known for his works such as the sculptures of David and the Pietà , as well as the frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
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Lorenzo de' Medici - Often known as Lorenzo the Magnificent, he was a prominent political leader and patron of the arts, supporting artists like Botticelli and Michelangelo.
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Botticelli - Although best known as a painter, especially for "The Birth of Venus" and "Primavera," he was also engaged in various artistic disciplines that reflected the spirit of the Renaissance.
These individuals played significant roles in the cultural flourishing of the Renaissance in Florence.