Vicende romane dei Pazzi e dei loro beni dopo la congiura (1478–1498)

Abstract

The Pazzi in Rome and the Fate of Their Property after the Conspiracy (1478–1498). Preliminary Investigations. This study examines the fate of the Pazzi family and their assets in the aftermath of the 1478 conspiracy against the Medici. The first part traces how their Florentine properties were confiscated, auctioned, and temporarily acquired by Cardinal Guillaume d’Estouteville and later by Franceschetto Cybo; the second part analyzes how the Pazzi simultaneously managed to retain control of their Roman banking network and engage in legal and financial strategies to safeguard their family interests. Drawing on archival sources, including notarial acts and judicial proceedings, the study highlights Rome’s dual role as both refuge and strategic arena for the Pazzi, enabling them to preserve their wealth, influence, and connections despite political exile. Ultimately, it argues that their ‚Roman exile‘ functioned as a mechanism of survival and reintegration, allowing the Pazzi to secure their assets and reassert their position within Florentine political and economic life.