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Gonfaloniere of Justice

1293–1532 · 13th century · Also known as Gonfaloniere di Giustizia

The Gonfaloniere of Justice was the highest office of the Republic of Florence, created by the Ordinances of Justice of 1293 to command a militia enforcing the laws against the magnates. The Gonfaloniere headed the Signoria with the priors, serving like them for two months at a time. In 1502 Piero Soderini was made Gonfaloniere for life; the office was abolished with the Signoria in 1532.

Gonfaloniere of Justice
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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Gonfaloniere of Justice. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/gonfaloniere-of-justice
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