Sebastiano Ximenes
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Bornc. late 16th century (1567-1632)
Italy
Died
Italy
OccupationsBanker, Patron of the Arts
KnownforNoted patron of the Arts, Owner of Palazzo Ximenes de Sangallo and Sammezzano Castle
Sebastiano Ximenes | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. late 16th century (1567-1632) Italy |
| Died | Italy |
| Occupations | Banker, Patron of the Arts |
| Known for | Noted patron of the Arts, Owner of Palazzo Ximenes de Sangallo and Sammezzano Castle |
Sebastiano Ximenes (c. late 16th century) was an Italian banker of Portuguese origin in Florence, and noted patron of the Arts. He bought and later renamed the Florentine palace, Palazzo Ximenes de Sangallo -- still a tourist attraction today.[1]
