Ciompi Revolt

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Ciompi Revolt

Unrepresented labourers revolted and violently took over the government of the Republic of Florence (depicted), demanding that they be granted political office.

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When
Wednesday, July 21 1378648 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
14th century · 1370s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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At a glance

Dates: 1378 – 1378.

Place: Florence, Republic of Florence.

Type: revolt.

What came before

Part of: popular revolts in late medieval Europe.

Background Unstable government In the years preceding the 1378 revolt, certain aspects of Florentine society set the stage for the uprising. Tensions within the oligarchy were already present decades before the revolt occurred. [ 1 ] : 77  The Arti Minori, or minor guilds, were constantly in contention with the Arti Maggiori, or the seven major guilds. Between the years of 1339 to 1349, wealthy houses went bankrupt and markets were reduced.

What happened

The Ciompi Revolt was a rebellion among unrepresented labourers which occurred in the Republic of Florence in Tuscany, Italy, from 1378 to 1382. Those who revolted consisted of artisans, labourers, and craftsmen who did not belong to any guilds and were therefore unable to participate in the Florentine government. These labourers had grown increasingly resentful over the established patrician oligarchy. In addition, they were expected to pay heavy taxes which they could not afford,

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When did Ciompi Revolt happen?

July 21 1378 — 648 years ago, on a Wednesday.

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