He was rich, and owned many houses, many goods. Among these possessions, he began an art collection. He belonged to an influential family that could help in any occasion. Moreover, he was seen as belonging to the low nobility and as such, was somewhat courtised by many people. He is still seen as an eternal cultural symbol. He changed the life of many thanks to their cultural masterpieces. He was force of nature, and people saw in their body and beauty the incarnation of a god. He was iron-willed, achieving any goal he set.