The Medici were in power for about 300 years (1434-1737), minus about 25 years when they were expelled. Their line died out and no Medici descendants exist today.
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the medici, of course. they were influential in europe for about 400 years.
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ChatGPT: "The House of Anjou produced a remarkable number of kings and rulers across Europe and the Crusader states, owing to its strategic marriages, conquests, and inheritance claims. These rulers spanned multiple dynasties and regions, making the Angevin influence widespread. Here’s a breakdown of the key monarchs and regions they ruled: ---1. England (Angevin Empire) The Angevin dynasty in England was founded by Henry II, the son of Geoffrey Plantagenet (Count of Anjou) and Matilda (daughter of Henry I of England). Henry II of England (1154–1189): First Angevin King of England, ruling a vast empire that included England, Normandy, Anjou, and Aquitaine. Richard I "the Lionheart" (1189–1199): Renowned for his role in the Third Crusade. John "Lackland" (1199–1216): His reign saw the loss of many Angevin territories in France and the signing of the Magna Carta. ---2. Jerusalem (Crusader States) Members of the Angevin dynasty also ruled in the Holy Land as kings of Jerusalem: Fulk of Anjou (1131–1143): Married Melisende, Queen of Jerusalem, and co-ruled the kingdom. Baldwin III (1143–1163): Fulk’s son, a significant ruler of the Crusader states. Amalric I (1163–1174): Another son of Fulk, expanded influence in Egypt. Baldwin IV (1174–1185): Known as the "Leper King." Sibylla and Baldwin V (co-rule, 1185–1186): Brief periods of rule during the kingdom's decline. ---3. Naples and Sicily The House of Anjou extended its influence to southern Italy: Charles I of Anjou (1266–1285): Conquered the Kingdom of Sicily, establishing Angevin rule in Naples after the Sicilian Vespers. Charles II (1285–1309): Continued to rule Naples after Sicily was lost. Subsequent kings of Naples and their Angevin lineage ruled into the 15th century. ---4. Hungary A branch of the Angevin dynasty ruled Hungary and Poland: Charles I of Hungary (1308–1342): Established the Angevin rule in Hungary. Louis I of Hungary (1342–1382): Also ruled Poland, expanding Angevin influence in Central Europe. ---5. Poland Louis I of Hungary (1370–1382): Through his mother, Louis also became King of Poland, marking a short-lived Angevin rule there. ---6. Provence and Other French Territories While not always titled "kings," members of the House of Anjou ruled Provence, Anjou, and Maine as dukes and counts, maintaining influence within the French crown’s domain. ---Total Number of Kings If we count only monarchs with the title of "king", the House of Anjou produced approximately 20–25 kings, depending on how indirect branches and titles (like Naples, Hungary, and Jerusalem) are included. The Angevins left an indelible mark on European and Mediterranean history, with their legacy spanning centuries and influencing the politics of several regions." https://chatgpt.com/share/67708f0d-fc7c-8004-bee2-7d6d109a4901
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Which family maintained power longest?
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