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Girolamo Savonarola

1452 - 1498

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Girolamo Savonarola, OP (UK: , US: ; Italian: [dʒiˈrɔːlamo savonaˈrɔːla]; 21 September 1452 – 23 May 1498), also referred to as Jerome Savonarola, was an ascetic Dominican friar from Ferrara and a preacher active in Renaissance Florence. He became known for his prophecies of civic glory, his advocacy of 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. In September 1494, when King Charles VIII of France invaded Italy and threatened Florence, Savonarola's prophecies seemed on the verge of fulfillment. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Girolamo Savonarola is the 107th most popular religious figure (down from 82nd in 2019), the 119th most popular biography from Italy (down from 92nd in 2019) and the 44th most popular Italian Religious Figure.

Girolamo Savonarola was a Dominican friar who led the Florentine Republic in the late 15th century. He was most famous for his fiery sermons and his efforts to reform people's lifestyles.

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Among RELIGIOUS FIGURES

Among religious figures, Girolamo Savonarola ranks 107 out of 3,187. Before him are Thomas the Apostle, Pope Gregory XV, Bartholomew the Apostle, Pope Pius IV, Pope Urban II, and Pope Gregory XII. After him are Pope Paul V, Justin Martyr, Pope Clement VIII, Pope Clement XI, Jerome, and Pope Clement XIII.

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Among people born in 1452, Girolamo Savonarola ranks 3. Before him are Leonardo da Vinci, and Richard III of England. After him are Ferdinand II of Aragon, Ludovico Sforza, Abraham Zacuto, Joanna, Princess of Portugal, Prospero Colonna, Idris Bitlisi, and Davide Ghirlandaio. Among people deceased in 1498, Girolamo Savonarola ranks 1. After him are Charles VIII of France, Tomás de Torquemada, John Cabot, Isabella of Aragon, Queen of Portugal, Antonio del Pollaiolo, Giovanni il Popolano, Michael Pacher, Cristoforo Landino, Francesco Botticini, Mirkhvand, and Koca Davud Pasha.

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In Italy

Among people born in Italy, Girolamo Savonarola ranks 119 out of 5,161. Before him are Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor (1194), Sonia Gandhi (1946), Federico Fellini (1920), Pope Pius IV (1499), Pope Gregory XII (1335), and Vitruvius (-75). After him are Pope Paul V (1552), Pope Clement VIII (1536), Pope Clement XI (1649), Pope Clement XIII (1693), Masaccio (1401), and Pope Clement XIV (1705).

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Among RELIGIOUS FIGURES In Italy

Among religious figures born in Italy, Girolamo Savonarola ranks 44. Before him are Pope Gregory I (540), Pope Sylvester I (300), Pope Innocent X (1574), Pope Gregory XV (1554), Pope Pius IV (1499), and Pope Gregory XII (1335). After him are Pope Paul V (1552), Pope Clement VIII (1536), Pope Clement XI (1649), Pope Clement XIII (1693), Pope Clement XIV (1705), and Pope Sixtus IV (1414).

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