COLA DI RIENZO

(Nicola Gabrini)


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Cola di Rienzo

Every Italian is a member of the Roman Republic.
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This quotation shows the origin of a concept of Italy in a unified state. Further, the notion that all classes are members (citizens) of the new republic. The Roman Catholic Church was very much threatened by Rienzi and his republican notions and he was sentenced to death by a committee of Cardinals but was kept in prison by Pope Clement.

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  • Nationality: Italian
  • Profession: Politician, Leader
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Nicola Gabrini (1313 – 8 October 1354), commonly known as Cola di Rienzo (Italian pronunciation: ) or Rienzi, was an Italian politician and leader, who styled himself as the "tribune of the Roman people".