Cosimo de' Medici, the first member of the Medici dynasty in Florence during the Italian Renaissance, rather tan an autocrat; was considered a "<em>primus inter pares</em>" (a latin phrase meaning "first among equals"), an honorary tittle for someone who is formally equal to other members of their group but are accorded unofficial respect, traditionally owing to their seniority in office.
Because he came from the elite, he took it seriously and worked patronicing and funding several important artists. For this, he was known as a "<em>Patron of the Arts</em>", this characterization gave him the reputation of a true leader. During his mandate, he was a great patron of learning, the arts and architecture, among other things.
Indifference, discrimination against Jews, and fear of all dissuaded safeguard efforts.But among those taking the risk of detainment and even fear of life to spare Jews were singular Christian church, who concealed a huge number of Jewish youngsters in religious foundations or with willing families.
<em>Government attempts to reform apartheid In 1982 PW Botha’s government passed the urban Bantu Authorities Act which was an attempt to give more power to black local councillors in the townships. A year later he introduced the Tri-cameral Parliamentary system of government.</em>
