14. The Pazzi Conspiracy Against the Medicis
The Pazzi Conspiracy, orchestrated by the Pazzi family and their allies, aimed to overthrow the Medici rulers of Florence. On April 26, 1478, during Mass at the Cathedral of Florence, the conspirators attacked Lorenzo de’ Medici and his brother Giuliano. Giuliano was killed, but Lorenzo survived. The failed plot led to the execution of many conspirators and solidified the Medici family’s power in Florence (britannica.com).
