Venice and Milan also grew wealthy and powerful, playing large roles in Italian politics and attracting many artists and writers to their gilded streets. Venice was ruled by oligarchy in the hands of its Great Council of noble families, and Milan by a strong monarchy that produced a line of powerful dukes.
Meaning of Mathias. English name. In English, the name Mathias means-gift of god. Other origins for the name Mathias include-English, Welsh, Danish.The name Mathias is most often used as a boy name or male name.
Biography Mathias Goeritz / GER-itz / click to hear Mathias Goeritz (complete name according to Spanish-speaking manner: Werner Mathias Goeritz Brunner) was born April 4, 1915 in Danzig, Germany, now in Poland. He died August 4, 1990 in Mexico City. He was a well-known Mexican painter and sculptor of German origin.