Girolamo Savonarola

Girolamo Savonarola was a Dominican friar and preacher in Florence who rose to prominence after the expulsion of the Medici in 1494. Known for his fiery sermons that criticized moral corruption and advocated for a return to piety, he established a theocratic regime in Florence. His influence peaked in the late 1490s until his eventual downfall and execution in 1498, marking a turbulent period in the city's history.