Alessandro de' Medici: THE BLACK PRINCE OF FLORENCE.

The article offers information on the life of Alessandro de' Medici, who became the ruler of Florence, Italy in the Renaissance period. Topics include Alessandro's uncertain parentage; being born illegitimate and of potentially African descent; unexpected ascent to rule amidst the intricate Medici family dynamics; the controversies surrounding his governance and demise; and historical account raises questions about race, power and the complex historical context of 16th-century Europe.