1. Girolamo Savonarola
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2. Girolamo Savonarola He was an Italian preacher
He was born in Ferrara, Italy
He was educated by his grandfather
He was hung and killed on May 23, 1498 in Florence

3. What Happened?
Savonarola was one of the first reformers to try and change the Catholic Church
He gave passionate sermons about how the church was abusive and he thought that the church should burn their gold and silver to feed the poor
Savonarola was the person who gathered people to the Bonfire of Vanities

4. Who Was Involved?
Girolamo Savonarola started the Bonfire of the Vanities
The People burned their possessions like their jewelry
Pope Alexander allowed him to teach his ideas at first but later prevented him from spreading it because his ideas were to dangerous
Savonarola was excommunicated by the church

5. How did this Event Show Religious Disunity in Europe?
Girolamo went against the church by gathering people and having a huge fire burning their possessions
He caused many painters to burn their paintings and other works
Christian ideals left no room for imagination or dreams for the people

6. The Bonfire of The Vanities
The Bonfire of The Vanities was a riot which the people threw their possessions in a huge fire to go against the church
Savonarola was the person who started the fire and was the one who gathered all the people
Because of this act he was arrested, tortured, and killed with his supporters