Girolamo Savonarola (1452-1498) gained a reputation as a fiery preacher. His powerful speaking eventually led him to rise to prominence as a political and cultural critic. At his peak, Florentines considered him equivalent to the Old Testament prophets. Unfortunately for him, his success did not last forever, and at his low, he was executed as … More The Rise and Fall of Girolamo Savonarola (1452-1498)