Girolamo Savonarola
Girolamo Savonarola was born to a noble family in Ferrara in 1452. Savonarola was an Italian religious and political reformer. It was said that he preached in Florence in 1482 but it was a complete failure. However in 1489 he was recalled to Florence and had his second appearance, of which was a total success. A lot of art in the 15th century relates to Savonarola's conception of spirituality and Christian morality. In 1493 a reform of the Dominican order in Tuscany was proposed, then approved by the pope. From there Savonarola was named the first vicar-general. Savonarola's teachings were very blatantly pointing to a political reform as well as a religious.
In 1495 Girolamo was called to Rome to hear to a charge of heresy, and he failed to show. Due to his lack of appearance he was banned from preaching. The lack of preaching led to many difficulties at home, and then eventually lead to excommunication from Rome in 1497. In 1498 he was trialed in Rome and was found guilty. On May 23, 1498 he was burned and hung for his crime.
In 1495 Girolamo was called to Rome to hear to a charge of heresy, and he failed to show. Due to his lack of appearance he was banned from preaching. The lack of preaching led to many difficulties at home, and then eventually lead to excommunication from Rome in 1497. In 1498 he was trialed in Rome and was found guilty. On May 23, 1498 he was burned and hung for his crime.