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savonarola (n)
Italian religious and political reformer; a Dominican friar in Florence who preached against sin and corruption and gained a large following; he expelled the Medici from Florence but was later excommunicated and executed for criticizing the Pope (1452-1498)
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Italian religious and political reformer; a Dominican friar in Florence who preached against sin and corruption and gained a large following; he expelled the Me
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Fra Girolamo Savonarola, a charismatic Dominican friar, emerged as a prominent figure in Florence during the late 15th century.
Savonarola's fiery sermons against corruption and immorality sparked a religious revival in the city.
Savonarola's followers, known as Savonarolans, became a powerful political force in Florence.
Savonarola's radical views and authoritarian rule alienated many Florentines.
