Charles VIII enters Florence and Piero de' Medici is expelled

Historical Context Note

Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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Charles VIII of France enters Florence on his route through Italy to conquer the kingdom of Naples. The Florentine Republican Party, influenced by Savonarola, takes its opportunity to expel Piero de' Medici from power.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Charles VIII enters Florence and Piero de' Medici is expelled". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 November 2010 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=14874, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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