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.
Etymologically, similar names to this are Lucia (of Latin origin, meaning light), Claire (light or clear in French, equivalent to Spanish Clara), Roxana (from Old Persian, little shiny star, light), and Shweta (Sanskrit, white, pure).