This week, Annie tells Phoebe all about Eleanor of Toledo, a Spanish noblewoman who became the world's first lady as the Duchess of Florence—the first wife of Cosimo I de' Medici. A keen businesswoman, she financed many of her husband's political campaigns and is credited with introducing tomatoes, amongst other herbs and vegetables, to Italy.

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TV Show: Stanley Tucci- Searching for Italy

https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-series/stanley-tucci-searching-for-italy/season-2

Book: With My Little Eye - Sandra Hogan

https://www.booktopia.com.au/with-my-little-eye-sandra-hogan/book/9781760878467.html

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