Database: Firenze - Revision history

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	Founded by [[Gaius Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]] in 59 B.C.E., [[Florence\|Florentia]], as it was called by the [[Roman Empire\|Romans]], quickly became a centre of commerce.		Founded by [[Gaius Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]] in 59 B.C.E., [[Florence\|Florentia]], as it was called by the [[Roman Empire\|Romans]], quickly became a centre of commerce.

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	Under the Medici family, which built impressive public buildings and supported such luminaries as [[Michelangelo]], [[Leonardo da Vinci\|Leonardo]] and [[Sandro Botticelli\|Botticelli]], the [[Renaissance]] began with Florence securely at its centre.		Under the Medici family, which built impressive public buildings and supported such luminaries as [[Michelangelo]], [[Leonardo da Vinci\|Leonardo]] and [[Sandro Botticelli\|Botticelli]], the [[Renaissance]] began with Florence securely at its centre.

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	Founded by [[Gaius Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]] in 59 B.C.E., [[Florence\|Florentia]], as it was called by the [[Roman Empire\|Romans]], quickly became a centre of commerce.		Founded by [[Gaius Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]] in 59 B.C.E., [[Florence\|Florentia]], as it was called by the [[Roman Empire\|Romans]], quickly became a centre of commerce.

	After the sacking of [[Rome]], in the 5th Century, the {{Wiki\|Ostrogoths}} took over. Under their rule, the city was constantly under attack from the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantines]], who sent the population level below 1,000. The {{Wiki\|Lombards}} came to power in the 6th Century, ending the Byzantine assaults.		After the [[Sack of Rome (410)\|sacking]] of [[Rome]], in the 5th Century, the {{Wiki\|Ostrogoths}} took over. Under their rule, the city was constantly under attack from the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantines]], who sent the population level below 1,000. The {{Wiki\|Lombards}} came to power in the 6th Century, ending the Byzantine assaults.

	Florence grew to a population of 80,000 in the 14th Century, of which 25,000 were working in the wool industry. In 1378, a major revolt of the lower class led to the wool combers rising up and seizing the government of the city. Their progressive, radical democracy lasted for less than 2 months before the upper classes seized control once more, but the revolt so terrified the rich, that a century later it was still discussed in hushed tones much as the 1960s hippy movement is today.		Florence grew to a population of 80,000 in the 14th Century, of which 25,000 were working in the wool industry. In 1378, a major revolt of the lower class led to the wool combers rising up and seizing the government of the city. Their progressive, radical democracy lasted for less than 2 months before the upper classes seized control once more, but the revolt so terrified the rich, that a century later it was still discussed in hushed tones much as the 1960s hippy movement is today.

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	Florence grew to a population of 80,000 in the 14th Century, of which 25,000 were working in the wool industry. In 1378, a major revolt of the lower class led to the wool combers rising up and seizing the government of the city. Their progressive, radical democracy lasted for less than 2 months before the upper classes seized control once more, but the revolt so terrified the rich, that a century later it was still discussed in hushed tones much as the 1960s hippy movement is today.		Florence grew to a population of 80,000 in the 14th Century, of which 25,000 were working in the wool industry. In 1378, a major revolt of the lower class led to the wool combers rising up and seizing the government of the city. Their progressive, radical democracy lasted for less than 2 months before the upper classes seized control once more, but the revolt so terrified the rich, that a century later it was still discussed in hushed tones much as the 1960s hippy movement is today.

	The {{Wiki\|Albizzi}} family became the de facto rulers after the revolt. Worried about the rise of the [[House of Medici\|Medici family]], who were newly rich bankers rapidly gaining influence in Florence, Maso and ~~{{Wiki\|~~Rinaldo degli Albizzi\|Rinaldo Albizzi}} imprisoned [[Cosimo de' Medici]] and exiled him in 1433. But Cosimo gained influence behind the scenes, and rose to power in 1434, exiling the entire Albizzi family escept for [[Luca degli Albizzi\|Luca]], who had been loyal to Cosimo. Luca Albizzi joined the Signoria, the ruling body of Florence, as Gonfaloniere, succeeding Cosimo's old friend [[Ilario Auditore]] in 1442.		The {{Wiki\|Albizzi}} family became the de facto rulers after the revolt. Worried about the rise of the [[House of Medici\|Medici family]], who were newly rich bankers rapidly gaining influence in Florence, [[Maso degli Albizzi\|Maso]] and [[Rinaldo degli Albizzi\|Rinaldo Albizzi]] imprisoned [[Cosimo de' Medici]] and exiled him in 1433. But Cosimo gained influence behind the scenes, and rose to power in 1434, exiling the entire Albizzi family escept for [[Luca di Maso degli Albizzi\|Luca]], who had been loyal to Cosimo. Luca Albizzi joined the Signoria, the ruling body of Florence, as Gonfaloniere, succeeding Cosimo's old friend [[Ilario Auditore]] in 1442.

	Under the Medici family, which built impressive public buildings and supported such luminaries as [[Michelangelo]], [[Leonardo da Vinci\|Leonardo]] and [[Sandro Botticelli\|Botticelli]], the [[Renaissance]] began with Florence securely at its centre.		Under the Medici family, which built impressive public buildings and supported such luminaries as [[Michelangelo]], [[Leonardo da Vinci\|Leonardo]] and [[Sandro Botticelli\|Botticelli]], the [[Renaissance]] began with Florence securely at its centre.

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	{{Youmay\|the Animus 2.0 entry\|the [[Database: Firenze (Identity)\|Animus Omega]] ~~entry~~}}		{{Youmay\|the Animus 2.0 entry\|the [[Database: Firenze (Identity)\|Animus Omega entry]]}}
	[[File:ACII_DB_Florence.png\|right\|250px]]		[[File:ACII_DB_Florence.png\|right\|250px]]
	Founded by [[Gaius Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]] in 59 B.C.E., [[Florence\|Florentia]], as it was called by the [[Roman Empire\|Romans]], quickly became a centre of commerce.		Founded by [[Gaius Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]] in 59 B.C.E., [[Florence\|Florentia]], as it was called by the [[Roman Empire\|Romans]], quickly became a centre of commerce.

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			{{Youmay\|the Animus 2.0 entry\|the [[Database: Firenze (Identity)\|Animus Omega]] entry}}
	[[File:ACII_DB_Florence.png\|right\|250px]]		[[File:ACII_DB_Florence.png\|right\|250px]]
	Founded by [[Gaius Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]] in 59 B.C.E., [[Florence\|Florentia]], as it was called by the [[Roman Empire\|Romans]], quickly became a centre of commerce.		Founded by [[Gaius Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]] in 59 B.C.E., [[Florence\|Florentia]], as it was called by the [[Roman Empire\|Romans]], quickly became a centre of commerce.

	After the sacking of [[Rome]], in the 5th Century, the Ostrogoths took over. Under their rule, the city was constantly under attack from the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantines]], who sent the population level below 1,000. The {{Wiki\|Lombards}} came to power in the 6th Century, ending the Byzantine assaults.		After the sacking of [[Rome]], in the 5th Century, the {{Wiki\|Ostrogoths}} took over. Under their rule, the city was constantly under attack from the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantines]], who sent the population level below 1,000. The {{Wiki\|Lombards}} came to power in the 6th Century, ending the Byzantine assaults.

	Florence grew to a population of 80,000 in the 14th Century, of which 25,000 were working in the wool industry. In 1378, a major revolt of the lower class led to the wool combers rising up and seizing the government of the city. Their progressive, radical democracy lasted for less than 2 months before the upper classes seized control once more, but the revolt so terrified the rich, that a century later it was still discussed in hushed tones much as the 1960s hippy movement is today.		Florence grew to a population of 80,000 in the 14th Century, of which 25,000 were working in the wool industry. In 1378, a major revolt of the lower class led to the wool combers rising up and seizing the government of the city. Their progressive, radical democracy lasted for less than 2 months before the upper classes seized control once more, but the revolt so terrified the rich, that a century later it was still discussed in hushed tones much as the 1960s hippy movement is today.

	The {{Wiki\|Albizzi}} family became the de facto rulers after the revolt. Worried about the rise of the [[House of Medici\|Medici family]], who were newly rich bankers rapidly gaining influence in Florence, Maso and {{Wiki\|Rinaldo degli Albizzi\|Rinaldo Albizzi}} imprisoned [[Cosimo de' Medici]] and exiled him in 1433. But Cosimo gained influence behind the scenes, and rose to power in 1434, exiling the entire Albizzi family escept for Luca, who had been loyal to Cosimo. Luca Albizzi joined the Signoria, the ruling body of Florence, as Gonfaloniere, succeeding Cosimo's old friend [[Ilario Auditore]] in 1442.		The {{Wiki\|Albizzi}} family became the de facto rulers after the revolt. Worried about the rise of the [[House of Medici\|Medici family]], who were newly rich bankers rapidly gaining influence in Florence, Maso and {{Wiki\|Rinaldo degli Albizzi\|Rinaldo Albizzi}} imprisoned [[Cosimo de' Medici]] and exiled him in 1433. But Cosimo gained influence behind the scenes, and rose to power in 1434, exiling the entire Albizzi family escept for [[Luca degli Albizzi\|Luca]], who had been loyal to Cosimo. Luca Albizzi joined the Signoria, the ruling body of Florence, as Gonfaloniere, succeeding Cosimo's old friend [[Ilario Auditore]] in 1442.

	Under the Medici family, which built impressive public buildings and supported such luminaries as [[Michelangelo]], [[Leonardo da Vinci\|Leonardo]] and [[Sandro Botticelli\|Botticelli]], the [[Renaissance]] began with Florence securely at its centre.		Under the Medici family, which built impressive public buildings and supported such luminaries as [[Michelangelo]], [[Leonardo da Vinci\|Leonardo]] and [[Sandro Botticelli\|Botticelli]], the [[Renaissance]] began with Florence securely at its centre.

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	Founded by [[Gaius Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]] in 59 B.C.E., [[Florence\|Florentia]], as it was called by the [[Roman Empire\|Romans]], quickly became a centre of commerce.		Founded by [[Gaius Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]] in 59 B.C.E., [[Florence\|Florentia]], as it was called by the [[Roman Empire\|Romans]], quickly became a centre of commerce.

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	Founded by [[Gaius Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]] in 59 B.C.E., [[Florence\|Florentia]], as it was called by the [[Roman Empire\|Romans]], quickly became a centre of commerce.		Founded by [[Gaius Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]] in 59 B.C.E., [[Florence\|Florentia]], as it was called by the [[Roman Empire\|Romans]], quickly became a centre of commerce.

	After the sacking of [[Rome]], in the 5th Century, the Ostrogoths took over. Under their rule, the city was constantly under attack from the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantines]], who sent the population level below 1,000. The Lombards came to power in the 6th Century, ending the Byzantine assaults.		After the sacking of [[Rome]], in the 5th Century, the Ostrogoths took over. Under their rule, the city was constantly under attack from the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantines]], who sent the population level below 1,000. The {{Wiki\|Lombards}} came to power in the 6th Century, ending the Byzantine assaults.

	Florence grew to a population of 80,000 in the 14th Century, of which 25,000 were working in the wool industry. In 1378, a major revolt of the lower class led to the wool combers rising up and seizing the government of the city. Their progressive, radical democracy lasted for less than 2 months before the upper classes seized control once more, but the revolt so terrified the rich, that a century later it was still discussed in hushed tones much as the 1960s hippy movement is today.		Florence grew to a population of 80,000 in the 14th Century, of which 25,000 were working in the wool industry. In 1378, a major revolt of the lower class led to the wool combers rising up and seizing the government of the city. Their progressive, radical democracy lasted for less than 2 months before the upper classes seized control once more, but the revolt so terrified the rich, that a century later it was still discussed in hushed tones much as the 1960s hippy movement is today.

	The Albizzi family became the de facto rulers after the revolt. Worried about the rise of the [[House of Medici\|Medici family]], who were newly rich bankers rapidly gaining influence in Florence, Maso and Rinaldo Albizzi imprisoned [[Cosimo de' Medici]] and exiled him in 1433. But Cosimo gained influence behind the scenes, and rose to power in 1434, exiling the entire Albizzi family escept for Luca, who had been loyal to Cosimo. Luca Albizzi joined the Signoria, the ruling body of Florence, as Gonfaloniere, succeeding Cosimo's old friend [[Ilario Auditore]] in 1442.		The {{Wiki\|Albizzi}} family became the de facto rulers after the revolt. Worried about the rise of the [[House of Medici\|Medici family]], who were newly rich bankers rapidly gaining influence in Florence, Maso and {{Wiki\|Rinaldo degli Albizzi\|Rinaldo Albizzi}} imprisoned [[Cosimo de' Medici]] and exiled him in 1433. But Cosimo gained influence behind the scenes, and rose to power in 1434, exiling the entire Albizzi family escept for Luca, who had been loyal to Cosimo. Luca Albizzi joined the Signoria, the ruling body of Florence, as Gonfaloniere, succeeding Cosimo's old friend [[Ilario Auditore]] in 1442.

	Under the Medici family, which built impressive public buildings and supported such luminaries as [[Michelangelo]], [[Leonardo da Vinci\|Leonardo]] and [[Sandro Botticelli\|Botticelli]], the [[Renaissance]] began with Florence securely at its centre.		Under the Medici family, which built impressive public buildings and supported such luminaries as [[Michelangelo]], [[Leonardo da Vinci\|Leonardo]] and [[Sandro Botticelli\|Botticelli]], the [[Renaissance]] began with Florence securely at its centre.

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	[[File:ACII_DB_Florence.png\|right\|250px]]		[[File:ACII_DB_Florence.png\|right\|250px]]
	Founded by [[Gaius Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]] in 59 B.C.E., [[Florence\|Florentia]], as it was called by the [[Roman Empire\|Romans]], quickly became a centre of commerce.		Founded by [[Gaius Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]] in 59 B.C.E., [[Florence\|Florentia]], as it was called by the [[Roman Empire\|Romans]], quickly became a centre of commerce.

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	[[File:ACII_DB_Florence.png\|right\|250px]]		[[File:ACII_DB_Florence.png\|right\|250px]]
	Founded by [[Gaius Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]] in 59 B.C.E., [[Florence\|Florentia]], as it was called by the [[Roman Empire\|Romans]], quickly became a centre of commerce.		Founded by [[Gaius Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]] in 59 B.C.E., [[Florence\|Florentia]], as it was called by the [[Roman Empire\|Romans]], quickly became a centre of commerce.

	After the sacking of [[Rome]], in the 5th Century, the Ostrogoths took over. Under their rule, the city was constantly under attack from the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantines]], who sent the population level below 1,000. The {{Wiki\|Lombards}} came to power in the 6th Century, ending the Byzantine assaults.		After the sacking of [[Rome]], in the 5th Century, the {{Wiki\|Ostrogoths}} took over. Under their rule, the city was constantly under attack from the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantines]], who sent the population level below 1,000. The {{Wiki\|Lombards}} came to power in the 6th Century, ending the Byzantine assaults.

	Florence grew to a population of 80,000 in the 14th Century, of which 25,000 were working in the wool industry. In 1378, a major revolt of the lower class led to the wool combers rising up and seizing the government of the city. Their progressive, radical democracy lasted for less than 2 months before the upper classes seized control once more, but the revolt so terrified the rich, that a century later it was still discussed in hushed tones much as the 1960s hippy movement is today.		Florence grew to a population of 80,000 in the 14th Century, of which 25,000 were working in the wool industry. In 1378, a major revolt of the lower class led to the wool combers rising up and seizing the government of the city. Their progressive, radical democracy lasted for less than 2 months before the upper classes seized control once more, but the revolt so terrified the rich, that a century later it was still discussed in hushed tones much as the 1960s hippy movement is today.

	The {{Wiki\|Albizzi}} family became the de facto rulers after the revolt. Worried about the rise of the [[House of Medici\|Medici family]], who were newly rich bankers rapidly gaining influence in Florence, Maso and {{Wiki\|Rinaldo degli Albizzi\|Rinaldo Albizzi}} imprisoned [[Cosimo de' Medici]] and exiled him in 1433. But Cosimo gained influence behind the scenes, and rose to power in 1434, exiling the entire Albizzi family escept for Luca, who had been loyal to Cosimo. Luca Albizzi joined the Signoria, the ruling body of Florence, as Gonfaloniere, succeeding Cosimo's old friend [[Ilario Auditore]] in 1442.		The {{Wiki\|Albizzi}} family became the de facto rulers after the revolt. Worried about the rise of the [[House of Medici\|Medici family]], who were newly rich bankers rapidly gaining influence in Florence, Maso and {{Wiki\|Rinaldo degli Albizzi\|Rinaldo Albizzi}} imprisoned [[Cosimo de' Medici]] and exiled him in 1433. But Cosimo gained influence behind the scenes, and rose to power in 1434, exiling the entire Albizzi family escept for [[Luca degli Albizzi\|Luca]], who had been loyal to Cosimo. Luca Albizzi joined the Signoria, the ruling body of Florence, as Gonfaloniere, succeeding Cosimo's old friend [[Ilario Auditore]] in 1442.

	Under the Medici family, which built impressive public buildings and supported such luminaries as [[Michelangelo]], [[Leonardo da Vinci\|Leonardo]] and [[Sandro Botticelli\|Botticelli]], the [[Renaissance]] began with Florence securely at its centre.		Under the Medici family, which built impressive public buildings and supported such luminaries as [[Michelangelo]], [[Leonardo da Vinci\|Leonardo]] and [[Sandro Botticelli\|Botticelli]], the [[Renaissance]] began with Florence securely at its centre.

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	Founded by [[Gaius Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]] in 59 B.C.E., [[Florence\|Florentia]], as it was called by the [[Roman Empire\|Romans]], quickly became a centre of commerce.		Founded by [[Gaius Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]] in 59 B.C.E., [[Florence\|Florentia]], as it was called by the [[Roman Empire\|Romans]], quickly became a centre of commerce.

	After the sacking of [[Rome]], in the 5th Century, the Ostrogoths took over. Under their rule, the city was constantly under attack from the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantines]], who sent the population level below 1,000. The Lombards came to power in the 6th Century, ending the Byzantine assaults.		After the sacking of [[Rome]], in the 5th Century, the Ostrogoths took over. Under their rule, the city was constantly under attack from the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantines]], who sent the population level below 1,000. The {{Wiki\|Lombards}} came to power in the 6th Century, ending the Byzantine assaults.

	Florence grew to a population of 80,000 in the 14th Century, of which 25,000 were working in the wool industry. In 1378, a major revolt of the lower class led to the wool combers rising up and seizing the government of the city. Their progressive, radical democracy lasted for less than 2 months before the upper classes seized control once more, but the revolt so terrified the rich, that a century later it was still discussed in hushed tones much as the 1960s hippy movement is today.		Florence grew to a population of 80,000 in the 14th Century, of which 25,000 were working in the wool industry. In 1378, a major revolt of the lower class led to the wool combers rising up and seizing the government of the city. Their progressive, radical democracy lasted for less than 2 months before the upper classes seized control once more, but the revolt so terrified the rich, that a century later it was still discussed in hushed tones much as the 1960s hippy movement is today.

	The Albizzi family became the de facto rulers after the revolt. Worried about the rise of the [[House of Medici\|Medici family]], who were newly rich bankers rapidly gaining influence in Florence, Maso and Rinaldo Albizzi imprisoned [[Cosimo de' Medici]] and exiled him in 1433. But Cosimo gained influence behind the scenes, and rose to power in 1434, exiling the entire Albizzi family escept for Luca, who had been loyal to Cosimo. Luca Albizzi joined the Signoria, the ruling body of Florence, as Gonfaloniere, succeeding Cosimo's old friend [[Ilario Auditore]] in 1442.		The {{Wiki\|Albizzi}} family became the de facto rulers after the revolt. Worried about the rise of the [[House of Medici\|Medici family]], who were newly rich bankers rapidly gaining influence in Florence, Maso and {{Wiki\|Rinaldo degli Albizzi\|Rinaldo Albizzi}} imprisoned [[Cosimo de' Medici]] and exiled him in 1433. But Cosimo gained influence behind the scenes, and rose to power in 1434, exiling the entire Albizzi family escept for Luca, who had been loyal to Cosimo. Luca Albizzi joined the Signoria, the ruling body of Florence, as Gonfaloniere, succeeding Cosimo's old friend [[Ilario Auditore]] in 1442.

	Under the Medici family, which built impressive public buildings and supported such luminaries as [[Michelangelo]], [[Leonardo da Vinci\|Leonardo]] and [[Sandro Botticelli\|Botticelli]], the [[Renaissance]] began with Florence securely at its centre.		Under the Medici family, which built impressive public buildings and supported such luminaries as [[Michelangelo]], [[Leonardo da Vinci\|Leonardo]] and [[Sandro Botticelli\|Botticelli]], the [[Renaissance]] began with Florence securely at its centre.