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SOLVING A RENAISSANCE MURDER MYSTERY.

Authors :
Dall'Aglio, Stefano
Source :
History Today. Feb2020, Vol. 70 Issue 2, p38-49. 12p.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

The article explores evidence in solving the mystery behind the Renaissance murder of Florentine nobleman Lorenzino di Pierfrancesco de' Medici in 1548. Historical information is provided about the alleged role of Cosimo I de' Medici and envoy Giovan Francisco Lottini in the assassination of Duke of Florence Alessandro de' Medici, motive of King of Spain and Holy Roman Emperor Charles V Habsburg in killing Lorenzino, and role of Milan Governor Ferrante Gonzaga in the assassination.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00182753
Volume :
70
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
History Today
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
141143039