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Lorenzo Tornabuoni

A young Florentine nobleman and friend of Tito, later executed for conspiracy.

minor

Also known as Tornabuoni, Lorenzo

First appearance: XXXIX: A Supper in the Rucellai Gardens

Lorenzo Tornabuoni shows up with force in The Prisoners. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Lorenzo is part of the party with the French nobleman, showing his diplomatic skills.
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In The Prisoners: Lorenzo is part of the party with the French nobleman, showing his diplomatic skills. He is noted as a Medicean at heart. Later, in XXIII: Afterthoughts: Tornabuoni politely excuses Tito's fear,…

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DMDomenico Mazzi…NENelloPCPiero CapponiPSPagolantonio S…TETessaLTLorenzo Tornabuoni

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  • Main characters and associates
  • Supporting cast and background characters
  • Political opponents of Savonarola

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See Lorenzo Tornabuoni in XXXIX: A Supper in the Rucellai Gardens