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The Medici

Mary Hollingsworth
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In her book, very caustic take on the Medici, Mary Hollingsworth basically says he probably embezzled hundreds of thousands of Florins.

Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: Lorenzo de' Medici
For: Listeners interested in Renaissance history
Key quote: I think the piquancy of Savonarola's story is that he's always contrasted with the man who precedes him.
The host briefly mentions Lorenzo de' Medici in the context of discussing Girolamo Savonarola's contrasting character. This reference serves to highlight the complexities of Renaissance figures and their legacies.