Bernardino of Siena
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Bernardino of Siena, OFM, was an Italian Catholic priest and Franciscan missionary preacher in the Republic of Siena. He was a systematizer of scholastic economics.
16th-century painting of Bernardino of Siena by an unknown artist, Château de Langeais
Saint Bernardino of Siena, 1603 painting by El Greco, Museo del Prado, Madrid
Saint Bernardino, Capella del Voto, Siena
Attributed to Sassetta: Bernardino of Siena, 15th century, National Museum of Serbia
Republic of Siena
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The Republic of Siena was a historic state consisting of the city of Siena and southern Tuscany, Central Italy. It existed for over 400 years, from 1125 to 1555. During its existence, it gradually exp
Bernardino of Siena
…Bernadine; born Bernardino degli Albizzeschi; 8 September 1380 – 20 May 1444), was an Italian Catholic priest and Franciscan missionary preacher in the Republic of Siena. He was a systematizer of scholastic economics. His preaching and his "bonfires of the vanities" established his reputation in his own lifetime; they…
Palazzo Pubblico, the seat of the Republic's government
A miniature depicting the Battle of Montaperti, from the Nuova Cronica (14th century)
Medieval coin of the Republic of Siena (12th century)
The historic centre dominated by the Duomo