This figure triggered a political split that pitted the "Whites" against the "Greys."
This figure triggered a political split that pitted the "Whites" against the "Greys." He faced anuprising from the "Ugly Companions," a faction of the "rabid ones," or Arrabbiati, who opposedhim. This figure dispatched roving bands of violent pre-teens called the fanciulli, and lost face after arain storm interrupted a highly anticipated trial-by-fire. He took power after convincing CharlesVIII of France to (*) spare his city, leading to the expulsion of Piero the Unfortunate. This author of "Onthe Ruin of the Church" led from the convent of San Marco and was excommunicated by Pope AlexanderVI. Ruling after the exile of the Medici, for 10 points, name this monk who carried out the Bonfire of theVanities in Florence.
This figure triggered a political split that pitted the "Whites" against the "Greys."
Girolamo Savonarola