"and 1940, when it was in the top 100 names given to baby girls. The name last ranked in the top 1,000 names given to baby girls in the 1970s. Florence was the fourth most popular name given to baby girls in Quebec, Canada in 2007 and the name has also risen in popularity in the England and Wales, where Florence was the 109th most popular name given to baby girls in 2007. Alternate forms include: English nicknames for Florence include: Florent is a masculine equivalent. Florence itself has also been used for boys (Latin ""Florentius""), particularly in Ireland where"
"Florence Florence ( ; ) is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany. It is the most populous city in Tuscany, with 383,084 inhabitants in 2013, and over 1,520,000 in its metropolitan area. Florence was a centre of medieval European trade and finance and one of the wealthiest cities of that era. It is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance, and has been called ""the Athens of the Middle Ages"". A turbulent political history includes periods of rule by the powerful Medici family and numerous religious and republican revolutions. From 1865 to 1871 the city was the capital"
"language, but is now officially known as Torino in Italian. The International Olympic Committee made the choice to regard the city officially as ""Torino"" throughout the 2006 Winter Olympics. The English and French name for Florence in Italy is closer to the original name in Latin (""Florentia"") than is the modern Italian name (Firenze). In the past, the names of people from other language areas were anglicised to a higher extent than today. This was the general rule for names of Latin or (classical) Greek origin. Today, the anglicised name forms are often retained for the more well-known persons, like"
"History of Florence Florence (Italian: ""Firenze"") is a major historical city in Italy, distinguished as one of the most outstanding economic, cultural, political and artistic centres in the Italian peninsula from the Late Middle Ages to the Renaissance. For much of the Quaternary Age, the Florence-Prato-Pistoia plain was occupied by a great lake bounded by Monte Albano in the west, Monte Giovi in the north and the foothills of Chianti in the south. Even after most of the water had receded, the plain, above sea level, was strewn with ponds and marshes that remained until the 18th century, when the"
"Florentine dialect The Florentine dialect or vernacular (""Dialetto fiorentino"" or ""vernacolo fiorentino"") is a variety of Tuscan language, a Romance language, spoken in the Italian city of Florence and its ""Contado"". Being the language spoken in the capital city of the Tuscan state, it attracted and unified all other Tuscan varieties. A received pedagogical variant derived from it historically, once called ""la pronuncia fiorentina emendata"" (literally, ""the amended Florentine pronunciation""), was officially prescribed as the national language of the Kingdom of Italy, when it was established in 1861. Famous writers such as Dante Alighieri, Francesco Petrarch, Giovanni Boccaccio and, later,"
"Republic of Florence The Republic of Florence, also known as the Florentine Republic (, , or ), was a medieval and early modern state that was centered on the Italian city of Florence in Tuscany. The republic originated in 1115, when the Florentine people rebelled against the Margraviate of Tuscany upon the death of Matilda of Tuscany, a woman who controlled vast territories that included Florence. The Florentines formed a commune in her successors' place. The republic was ruled by a council known as the Signoria of Florence. The signoria was chosen by the ""gonfaloniere"" (titular ruler of the city),"
"BC in reprisal for supporting the populares faction in Rome. The present city of Florence was established by Julius Caesar in 59 BC as a settlement for his veteran soldiers and was named originally ""Fluentia"", owing to the fact that it was built between two rivers, which was later changed to ""Florentia"" (""flowering""). It was built in the style of an army camp with the main streets, the ""cardo"" and the ""decumanus"", intersecting at the present ""Piazza della Repubblica"". Situated along the ""Via Cassia"", the main route between Rome and the north, and within the fertile valley of the Arno,"
"Florence, New York Florence is a town in Oneida County, New York, United States. The population was 1,025 at the 2010 census. The town is named after the city Florence in Italy. The Town of Florence is in the northwest corner of Oneida County and is northwest of the City of Rome. Florence was created from part of the Town of Camden in 1805. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it (0.15%) is water. The west town line is the border of Oswego"
"of the recently established Kingdom of Italy. The Florentine dialect forms the base of Standard Italian and it became the language of culture throughout Italy due to the prestige of the masterpieces by Dante Alighieri, Petrarch, Giovanni Boccaccio, Niccolò Machiavelli and Francesco Guicciardini. The city attracts millions of tourists each year, and the Historic Centre of Florence was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982. The city is noted for its culture, Renaissance art and architecture and monuments. The city also contains numerous museums and art galleries, such as the Uffizi Gallery and the Palazzo Pitti, and still"
"until 1533, when Alessandro de Medici was created Duke of Florence, thereby turning Florence into a hereditary monarchy. Republic of Florence The Republic of Florence, also known as the Florentine Republic (, , or ), was a medieval and early modern state that was centered on the Italian city of Florence in Tuscany. The republic originated in 1115, when the Florentine people rebelled against the Margraviate of Tuscany upon the death of Matilda of Tuscany, a woman who controlled vast territories that included Florence. The Florentines formed a commune in her successors' place. The republic was ruled by a council"
"Florence Airport Florence Airport, Peretola , and formally Amerigo Vespucci Airport, is the international airport of Florence, the capital of the Italian region of Tuscany. It is the second-busiest Tuscan airport in terms of passengers after Pisa International Airport. It serves as a focus city for Vueling. The first air field in Florence was created in the Campo di Marte area in 1910, when military authorities allowed a field to be used for ""experiments in air navigation"". Campo di Marte thus became Florence's first airport, and remained so throughout the 1920s. However, the field was soon surrounded by houses and"
"Donatello, Giambologna, Ammannati and Cellini, although some have been replaced with copies to preserve the originals. Florence contains several palaces and buildings from various eras. The Palazzo Vecchio is the town hall of Florence and also an art museum. This large Romanesque crenellated fortress-palace overlooks the Piazza della Signoria with its copy of Michelangelo's David statue as well as the gallery of statues in the adjacent Loggia dei Lanzi. Originally called the ""Palazzo della Signoria"", after the Signoria of Florence, the ruling body of the Republic of Florence, it was also given several other names: ""Palazzo del Popolo"", ""Palazzo dei"
"growing town. The town was finally renamed Florence because there was another Connersville in Harrison County. The name presumably is for Florence, Italy, but the specific etymology is unclear. It was incorporated on January 27, 1830, and grew quickly after the completion of the Covington-Lexington Turnpike in 1836. Florence is located in eastern Boone County at (38.993225, -84.642602). U.S. Routes 25, 42, and 127 pass through the center of Florence, leading northeast in a concurrency to downtown Cincinnati. Interstates 75 and 71 pass through the western part of Florence, with access from exits 178 through 182. According to the United"
"Lecce Lecce ( ; Salentino: ; Griko: , , ) is a historic city of 95,766 inhabitants (2015) in southern Italy, the capital of the province of Lecce, the second province in the region by population, as well as one of the most important cities of Apulia. It is the main city of the Salentine Peninsula, a sub-peninsula at the heel of the Italian Peninsula and is over 2,000 years old. Because of the rich Baroque architectural monuments found in the city, Lecce is commonly nicknamed ""The Florence of the South"". The city also has a long traditional affinity with"
"and exercise the functions delegated to them by the City Council; in addition they are supplied with an autonomous founding in order to finance local activities. The Boroughs are: All of the five boroughs are governed by the Democratic Party. The former Italian Prime Minister (2014-2016), Matteo Renzi, served as mayor from 2009 to 2014. Florence is known as the ""cradle of the Renaissance"" (""la culla del Rinascimento"") for its monuments, churches, and buildings. The best-known site of Florence is the domed cathedral of the city, Santa Maria del Fiore, known as ""The Duomo"", whose dome was built by Filippo"
"in the city. A museum recording the destruction stands nearby today. The country's second capital city was superseded by Rome six years later, after the withdrawal of the French troops made its addition to the kingdom possible. After doubling during the 19th century, Florence's population was to triple in the 20th, resulting from growth in tourism, trade, financial services and industry. During World War II the city experienced a year-long German occupation (1943–1944) and was declared an open city in late July 1944 as troops of the British 8th Army closed in. In early August, the retreating Germans decided to"
"Negroni cocktail was born here). In 1982 ICOMOS proposed the historic centre of Florence as a candidate World Heritage Site. Historic Centre of Florence The historic centre of Florence is part of quartiere 1 of the Italian city of Florence. This quarter was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982. Built on the site of an Etruscan settlement, Florence, the symbol of the Renaissance, rose to economic and cultural pre-eminence under the Medici in the 15th and 16th centuries. Its 600 years of extraordinary artistic activity can be seen above all in the 13th-century cathedral (Santa Maria del"
"exerts an influence in the fields of art, culture and politics. Due to Florence's artistic and architectural heritage, it has been ranked by ""Forbes"" as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Florence is an important city in Italian fashion, being ranked in the top 15 fashion capitals of the world; furthermore, it is a major national economic centre, as well as a tourist and industrial hub. In 2008, the city had the 17th highest average income in Italy. Florence originated as a Roman city, and later, after a long period as a flourishing trading and banking medieval"
"Florence during that period is often underestimated. Florence is regarded by some as the birthplace and earliest centre of the modern (post World War Two) fashion industry in Italy. The Florentine ""soirées"" of the early 1950s organised by Giovanni Battista Giorgini were events where several Italian designers participated in group shows and first garnered international attention. Florence has served as the home of the Italian fashion company Salvatore Ferragamo since 1928. Gucci, Roberto Cavalli, and Emilio Pucci are also headquartered in Florence. Other major players in the fashion industry such as Prada and Chanel have large offices and stores in"
"University of Florence The University of Florence (Italian: ""Università degli Studi di Firenze"", UniFI) is an Italian public research university located in Florence, Italy. It comprises 12 schools and has about 60,000 students enrolled. The first university in Florence was the Studium Generale, which was established by the Florentine Republic in 1321. The Studium was recognized by Pope Clement VI in 1349, and authorized to grant regular degrees. The Pope also established that the first Italian faculty of theology would be in Florence. The Studium became an imperial university in 1364, but was moved to Pisa in 1473 when Lorenzo"
"Palazzo Vecchio The Palazzo Vecchio ( ""Old Palace"") is the town hall of Florence, Italy. It overlooks the Piazza della Signoria with its copy of Michelangelo's ""David"" statue as well as the gallery of statues in the adjacent Loggia dei Lanzi. Originally called the ""Palazzo della Signoria"", after the Signoria of Florence, the ruling body of the Republic of Florence, it was also given several other names: ""Palazzo del Popolo"", ""Palazzo dei Priori"", and ""Palazzo Ducale"", in accordance with the varying use of the palace during its long history. The building acquired its current name when the Medici duke's residence"
"Vinci was born in the village of Anchiano which is a part of the Metropolitican City of Florence. The capital Florence is a well known cultural and a large tourist centre. The Metropolitan City receives large number of tourists every year. The capital city Florence has been recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Major tourist attractions of the city are Piazza del Duomo, Duomo of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Baptistery of San Giovanni, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Loggia del Bigallo and Museo dell'Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore, Ponte Vecchio and many others. Sights in Barberino di Mugello include"
"Monster of Florence The Monster of Florence () is the name commonly used by the media in Italy for a series of eight double murder cases that took place between 1968 and 1985 in the province of Florence. Law enforcement conducted several investigations into the cases over the course of several years. The courts reached the conclusion that the murders were not committed by a single person but by a group of at least four perpetrators who were convicted and later became known as the ""Snacks companions"" (""Compagni di merende""). The victims were young couples parked or camped in countryside"
"Historic Centre of Florence The historic centre of Florence is part of quartiere 1 of the Italian city of Florence. This quarter was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982. Built on the site of an Etruscan settlement, Florence, the symbol of the Renaissance, rose to economic and cultural pre-eminence under the Medici in the 15th and 16th centuries. Its 600 years of extraordinary artistic activity can be seen above all in the 13th-century cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore), the Church of Santa Croce, the Uffizi and the Pitti Palace, the work of great masters such as Giotto,"
"Duke of Florence Il Duca di Firenze, rendered in English as The Duke of Florence, was a title created in 1532 by Pope Clement VII. There were effectively only two dukes, Alessandro de' Medici and Cosimo de' Medici, the second duke being elevated to The Grand Duke of Tuscany, causing the Florentine title to become subordinate to the greater Tuscan title. In 1532, Pope Clement VII, who was born Giulio di Giuliano de' Medici, appointed Alessandro de' Medici as duke over the Republic of Florence, the de' Medici family having acted as ""de facto"" rulers over the city of Florence"
"History of the Jews in Florence The history of the Jews in Florence can be traced over nine hundred years. Florence ( ) is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany and of the province of Florence. The Jews of Florence have one of the oldest continuous Jewish communities in Europe. The historic Jewish community in Florence is one of the largest and one of the most influential Jewish communities in Italy. The Jewish community in Florence also serves the smaller neighboring Jewish communities in Pisa, Livorno, and Siena. While the evidence of Jews living in Tuscany in"
"Florence, Indiana Florence is an unincorporated census-designated place in York Township, Switzerland County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The Belterra Casino Resort & Spa is located just outside town. The community was laid out in 1817 under the name New York. A post office was established under this name in 1827, and was renamed to Florence in 1847. The post office is still currently operating. Florence is located at . The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Florence has a humid subtropical"
"Duchy of Florence The Duchy of Florence () was an Italian principality that was centred on the city of Florence, in Tuscany, Italy. The duchy was founded after Emperor Charles V restored Medici rule to Florence in 1530. Pope Clement VII, himself a Medici, appointed his relative Alessandro de' Medici as Duke of the Florentine Republic, thereby transforming the Republic of Florence into a hereditary monarchy. The second Duke, Cosimo I, established a strong Florentine navy and expanded his territory, purchasing Elba and conquering Siena. In 1569, the Pope declared Cosimo Grand Duke of Tuscany. The Medici ruled the Grand"
"Florence, near the town of Sesto Fiorentino. The villa was located near a Roman aqueduct, and took its name from the water cisterns (""castella"") near the site. A fortified building had been standing on the site since at least 1427, and was purchased in 1477 by Lorenzo and his brother Giovanni di Pierfrancesco de' Medici. This the year after their father died at the age of 46, leaving the young boys wards of their cousin Lorenzo il Magnifico, of the senior branch of the Medici family and ""de facto"" ruler of Florence. They reconstructed the old building, adding a courtyard,"
"a region of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861. Florence replaced Turin as Italy's capital in 1865 and, in an effort to modernise the city, the old market in the Piazza del Mercato Vecchio and many medieval houses were pulled down and replaced by a more formal street plan with newer houses. The Piazza (first renamed Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, then Piazza della Repubblica, the present name) was significantly widened and a large triumphal arch was constructed at the west end. This development was unpopular and was prevented from continuing by the efforts of several British and American people living"
"from around 1321, a ""Bust of Saint Antonino"" in painted plaster from the 15th century, and an embroidery designed by Raffaellino del Garbo. Palazzo Vecchio The Palazzo Vecchio ( ""Old Palace"") is the town hall of Florence, Italy. It overlooks the Piazza della Signoria with its copy of Michelangelo's ""David"" statue as well as the gallery of statues in the adjacent Loggia dei Lanzi. Originally called the ""Palazzo della Signoria"", after the Signoria of Florence, the ruling body of the Republic of Florence, it was also given several other names: ""Palazzo del Popolo"", ""Palazzo dei Priori"", and ""Palazzo Ducale"", in"
"Piazza della Signoria Piazza della Signoria () is an L-shaped square in front of the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy. It was named after the Palazzo della Signoria, also called Palazzo Vecchio. It is the main point of the origin and history of the Florentine Republic and still maintains its reputation as the political focus of the city. It is the meeting place of Florentines as well as the numerous tourists, located near Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza del Duomo and gateway to Uffizi Gallery. The impressive 14th-century Palazzo Vecchio is still preeminent with its crenellated tower. The square is also"
"appointed Alessandro de' Medici ""Duke of the Florentine Republic"", making the ""republic"" a hereditary monarchy. The city of Florence was established in 59 B.C. by Julius Caesar. Before the death of Matilda of Tuscany in 1115, the city had been part of the Marquisate of Tuscany founded in 846 A.D. The city did not submit readily to her successor Rabodo (r. 1116-1119), who was killed in a dispute with the city. It is not known precisely when the city formed its own government independent of the marquisate. The first official mention of the Florentine republic was in 1138, when several"