Irving StoneA new doctor had been sent for, Lazzaro of Pavia, who had administered to Lorenzo a pulverized mixture of diamonds and pearls. This hitherto infallible medicine had failed to help.
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This is one of the most famous stories of the life of Lorenzo de’ Medici, who died in 1492. It is also one of the most mysterious. Lazzaro was a doctor of the time who had the reputation of being the best. Lorenzo was his patient and feeling no improvement, he sent for Lazzaro, who administered to him a pulverized mixture of diamonds and pearls. This hitherto infallible medicine had failed to help.
Source: The Agony And The Ecstasy
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