Pius III, Pope, approximately 1440-1503; Alexander VI, Pope, 1431-1503
Timespan:
1421-1737; 15th century
Date:
1499
Description:
Judgment pronounced by Francesco di Nanni Todeschini Piccolomini, then a cardinal, later Pope Pius III, in the name of the Catholic Church and Pope Alexander VI summoning the help of all authorities - both ecclesiastic and secular - in the republics of Florence and Siena. A portion of the document is dedicated to listing these authorities, beginning with Piero (here written Pietro) Soderini, gonfaloniere of Florence. The document also condemns 5 Florentine citizens for disobeying letters of excommunication, and deprives them of their lands. One of the people mentioned in the document is a goldsmith named Michelangelus. Document continues on verso.
Language:
Latin
Provenance:
Formerly owned by Frederick North, Earl of Guilford, and Sir Thomas Phillipps (part of ms. 6067).; North, Frederick, Earl of Guilford, 1766-1827, former owner.; Phillipps, Thomas, Sir, 1792-1872, former owner.
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