Birthday: September 21, 1452 (Virgo)
Born In: Ferrara, Italy
Birthday: September 21, 1452 (Virgo)
Born In: Ferrara, Italy
Girolamo Savonarola was an Italian preacher, reformer, and martyr from Ferrara. He was a member of the ‘Dominican Order,’ or the ‘Order of Preachers.’ He was active in Renaissance-era Florence. History remembers him as an instrumental figure who opposed dictatorship and the corrupt pastorate that was rampant at that time. Savonarola was seen as the sole leader after the downfall of the Medici in Florence. Under his leadership, a democratic republic was formed and several other reformations came into being. Savonarola was hailed when he predicted the reformation of the Church by an invader, Charles VIII of France. Savonarola even influenced Italy's new ruler, which in turn increased his power. His downfall began when he turned against the Pope, which ultimately led him to choose death.
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Also Known As: Jerome Savonarola
Died At Age: 45
father: Niccolò di Michele dalla Savonarola
mother: Elena Bonacolsi
siblings: Alberto Savonarola, Bartolomeo Savonarola, Beatrice Savonarola, Chiara Savonarola, Maurelio Savonarola, Ognibene Savonarola
Born Country: Italy
Died on: May 23, 1498
place of death: Florence, Italy
Cause of Death: Executed By Hanging
City: Ferrara, Italy
education: University Of Ferrara
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