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The executioner Francesco

Master Francesco known as “the executioner of Florence” was a famous executioner who worked in Florence during the Renaissance. Although the name “executioner” was generally associated with a feared and often hated figure, Master Francesco was known to be a respected and trusted figure within the city. Mastro Francesco is most famous for having carried out some of the most important executions throughout Florentine history, including some of the death sentences of famous historical figures. One of the most famous executions was that of the preacher and friar Domenico da Pescia in 1498, together with Girolamo Savonarola and his followers.

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The Executioner House

The role of the Executioner was necessary prior to the abolition of torture and the execution punishment in 1786.
He was a shadowy figure, a professional assassin.
The State had given the Boia Fiorentino a house, a vegetable garden, and a horse. Because it was considered impure, the residence had to be placed outside the city walls or at the outskirts of Florence, in an area isolated from other residences.

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Top Tips for Making the Most Out of a Florence Sightseeing Tour

Founded on the site of an Etruscan settlement and later a Roman colony, Florence, Italy is home to more than 700 years of cultural and artistic history. The city was one of the most significant from the Renaissance period, with countless structures from this era surviving today. With so much to see while visiting Florence, one of the best ways to experience this unique city is with a walking tour.