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Bonfire of the Vanities
- When
- February 7, 1497
- Where
- Public square of Florence
- Part of
- Bonfire of the Vanities
Savonarola's supporters burned thousands of immoral objects in Florence's public square on Shrove Tuesday, 1497.
During Carnival, followers of Girolamo Savonarola collected and burned cosmetics, art, and books in the public square of Florence. This event, known as the Bonfire of the Vanities, took place on February 7, 1497, marking a significant act of religious purification.
Sources
- Bonfire of the vanities Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-24
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