Events
Republic of Florence is foundedNOTE: This marks the time in history
where we divert into an alternate story.Battle of Montaperti against Siena
(Florence is Defeated)Florentine townlands are divided
into administrative districts.Ordinances of Justice are enacted
(which become the Constitution of the Republic of Florence)Bonsignori family, one of the leading banking families of Europe, goes bankrupt.War: Guelphs vs Ghibellines causes great fireBardis, Peruzzis, Acciaioli, new Florentine banking families, go bankrupt during Europe's recession.Medici Bank is founded.House of Medici is founded.City of Florence is established by Julius Caesar.Ciompi RevoltHoly Roman Emperor Henry VI dies;
Florentines re-assert their independence.War: Guelphs vs GhibellinesFlorin
The Florentine Coin is introducedPeriods
Italian RenaissanceHigh RenaissanceMarquisate of TuscanyRepublic of TuscanyMarquisate Restored by Imperial Force13th Century: Florence's population continued to grow into the 13th century, reaching a level of 30,000 inhabitants.
As has been said, the extra inhabitants supported the city's trade and vice versa.
Several new bridges and churches were built.
Politically, Florence was barely able to maintain peace between its competing factions.12th Century: Florence prospered in the 12th century through extensive trade with foreign countries.
This, in turn, provided a platform for the demographic growth of the city, which mirrored the rate of
construction of churches and palazzi.Ghibellines rule Florence under Frederick of AntiochGulephs rule Florence after despose the GhibellinesGhibellines rule Florence tumultuously.The Black Death: Most devastating pandemic in history.Grouping
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