The Tigress of Forli (50 page)

religious observances to support Girolamo in battle,
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and Savonarola,
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see also
Savonarola, Girolamo)

spiritual renewal in prison,
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in will,
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and Sixtus IV,
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sources for story of, vi

"tigress" label prompted by retort from Ravaldino ramparts,
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village of Cotignola gives tribute to,
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CHILDHOOD AND EARLY ADOLESCENCE OF
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and appreciation of armor,
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maturing during three-year separation from husband,
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traveling to Rome to join Girolamo,
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IN ROME WITH GIROLAMO

arrival,
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and Rome's splendor,
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palace residence,
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social life,
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hunting,
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and obligations of family role,
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and Pazzi conspiracy,
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and turmoil in Milan following Bona's affair,
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sees value of civic improvements,
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on visit to Imola and Forlì,
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on visit to Venice,
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religious observances on behalf of Girolamo in Salt War,
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pregnancies and childbirth,
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(
see also
Children of Caterina)

and Girolamo's atrocious actions,
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after Sixtus IV's death

Girolamo forced to remain outside city,
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Caterina takes over Castel

Sant'Angelo to fend off cardinals,
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reaches agreement with cardinals and leaves Rome,
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IN FORLì AND IMOLA AFTER LEAVING ROME
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first period of residence in Forlì

diplomatically handling presence of unwelcome guests,
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ill with malaria,
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presents conciliatory approach toward occupation of outlying fiefs,
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shows bravery and public spirit in helping against bubonic plague,
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moves to Imola,
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clash with Ercole of Ferrara (Este),
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consolidates authority,
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fortress of Ravaldino regained,
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and Girolamo's illness,
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and Milan connection,
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visits Milan,
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and Roffi plot to seize Forlì,
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returns to Forlì,
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and murder of Girolamo,
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IN FORLì AFTER MURDER OF GIROLAMO

taken into custody by assassins,
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Savelli acts to assure safety of Caterina and family,
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stages mock negotiations over Ravaldino and Schiavonia,
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physical intimidation repulsed,
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priest's threats forceful but unsuccessful,
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Caterina's scheme puts her in Ravaldino and brings standoff against Orsis,
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and Antonio Ordelaffi's suggestion of marriage,
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Caterina assumes power through intervention of Milanese and Bentivoglio troops,
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sack of city prohibited,
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escape of Orsi brothers,
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Savelli and assistants detained,
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soldiers guarding children rewarded,
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and reburial of Girolamo's body,
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conspirators punished,
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AS REGENT AND RULER OF FORLì

and Bentivoglio family,
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bubonic plague contained,
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caught in middle of war between Naples and Milan/France,
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allied with Naples,
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changes sides to join Milan,
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and children's futures,
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Cesare's church career,
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contemplates child marriage for daughter,
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and Ludovico's financial future,
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Ottaviano's future as concern for,
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church provides Cardinal Riario but no papal confirmation,
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church sends papal confirmation,
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coins minted by,
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contract instituted with citizens of Forlì,
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and Council of Eight,
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dazi
taxes lowered and other taxes increased,
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distributes flour to poor,
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Tommaso Feo removed as keeper of Ravaldino,
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Florence buys grain from,
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Forlimpopoli fortress castellan appointed,
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happy and peaceful moments enjoyed,
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Imola fortress castellan replaced,
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imports salt for town,
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Machiavelli in negotiations with,
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and Madonna di Piratello,
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and money-raising problems of town,
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and response to death of brother and Ludovico's becoming duke,
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romantic relationships of,
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see also
Romantic relationships of Caterina)

Savelli released and family reunited,
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and Savonarola,
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seen by allies as pawn without ability to rule,
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sends assassins to murder Brocchi,
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succumbs to fever,
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supports abortive effort of Milan to take Faenza,
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transforms Ravaldino into magnificent living quarters,
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and Venice

attacks from Venice,
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Florence as ally of against Venice,
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standing army formed against Venice,
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and violence in Imola as result of family feuds,
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and weddings of Milanese relatives,
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IN FORLì AFTER MURDER OF GIACOMO

Bentivoglios suspected of complicity in,
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bloodthirstiness brings disgrace to,
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capricious widespread retribution,
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conspirators cruelly punished,
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depression and paralysis of will,
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memory of brings anguish in later years,
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and Caterina's concern about immortal soul (Savonarola as counselor),
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monuments to Giacomo,
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successful military campaign reversed,
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tears down palace enjoyed with Giacomo,
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AND PAPAL ATTACK ON FORLì

information comes in about other powers,
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directs preparations,
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and Alexander's efforts to discredit Caterina with story of poison plot,
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children sent to Florence,
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wavering and abandonment by townspeople,
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 IN SIEGE OF FORLì
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(
see also
Siege of Forlì)

Machiavelli on,
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Borgia's problems after capture of,
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as prisoner,
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raped by Borgia,
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as Borgia's forced companion,
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rescued by D'Allegre,
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returned to Cesare Borgia,
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