Savonarola (sep 21, 1452 – may 23, 1498)
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Girolamo Savonarola was an Italian Dominican friar from Ferrara and preacher active in Renaissance Florence. He was known for his prophecies of civic glory, the destruction of secular art and culture, and his calls for Christian renewal. He denounced clerical corruption, despotic rule and the exploitation of the poor.Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 21, 1452
may 23, 1498
~ 45 years