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Cola di Rienzo: Medieval Tribune of the Roman Republic
Cola di Rienzo: Medieval Tribune of the Roman Republic
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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Apr 11, 2015
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Podcast episode
Description
(Nicole) Cola di Rienzo had a turbulent career in fourteenth century Rome. Find out how this son of a Roman innkeeper became embroiled in papal and imperial politics, held the ancient positions of tribune and senator, and ultimately died a violent death.
Released:
Apr 11, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
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