This city withstood a siege under the Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV due to its support of Countess Matilda. The 1293 Ordinances of Justice established this city's Signoria, and an event known as the Bonfire of the Vanities occurred in this city when it
This city withstood a siege under the Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV due to its support of Countess Matilda. The 1293 Ordinances of Justice established this city's Signoria, and an event known as the Bonfire of the Vanities occurred in this city when it was led by the Dominican monk Savonarola. Pope Sixtus IV backed the Pazzi conspiracy, which took place in this city's cathedral, and it was the center of a feud between the Guelph and Ghibelline political factions. For 10 points, name this Italian city that was dominated by the Medici family during the 15th century.
This city withstood a siege under the Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV due to its support of Countess Matilda.
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