The Summer Dante became a Prior in Florence, and context with two Feuding Families.

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Dante's Divine Comedy

Richard Emerson

33 episodes

9 months ago

Conversations exploring Dante's Divine Comedy with leading scholars, acclaimed academics, and innovative researchers. Join host Richard Emerson for in-depth discussions that bridge medieval wisdom with contemporary insights, revealing how Dante's masterwork continues to illuminate our path forward. dailypurgatory.com

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The Summer Dante became a Prior in Florence, and context with two Feuding Families.

Dante's Divine Comedy

20 minutes

4 years ago

The Summer Dante became a Prior in Florence, and context with two Feuding Families.

In this episode we'll look at the historical background of Dante's First Epistle to Cardinal Niccolò in 1304, by outlining the events in Florence from January to June of the year 1300. After a brief peace in the city, the two rivaling families of the Donati and the Cerchi import another family feud from Pistoia, thus becoming the Bianchi and Neri factions. Violence breaks out on May 1st 1300 at the Piazza di Santa Trinità, and on June 15th, Dante becomes a member of the governing council of six Priors, in Florence.

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