Noun
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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A character called "Friar Hyeronimus Savonarola," played by Philippe Desboeuf, holds a sermon in which he publicly condemns the corruption of the church and the sexual depravity of the papacy. Source: Internet
Again and again Savonarola explains what he finds fault with in contemporary Art, and what he desires to put in place of it. Source: Internet
After Lorenzo's death the puritanical Dominican friar, Girolamo Savonarola rose to prominence, warning Florentines against excessive luxury. Source: Internet
An exchange of letters between the pope and the friar ended in an impasse which Savonarola tried to break by sending His Holiness "a little book" recounting his prophetic career and describing some of his more dramatic visions. Source: Internet
At the celestial throne Savonarola presents the Holy Mother a crown made by the Florentine people and presses her to reveal their future. Source: Internet