Preacher (Piagnone)

A preacher (died 1497) was one of Girolamo Savonarola's nine lieutenants, men he put in charge to control Florence during the Bonfire of the Vanities. He followed the Dominican friar without being under the manipulation of the Apple of Eden.
==Biography==
===Rise to power===
When Savonarola used the Apple of Eden he acquired to take control over Florence, his nine lieutenants enforced his will through their own specific positions, for which the preacher was assigned to spread the word of Savonarola's ideals. Unlike most of the other lieutenants, the preacher followed Savonarola out of his own will.Assassin's Creed II – Bonfire of the Vanities – Doomsday
===Death===
At some point in 1497, the preacher spoke before a crowd in front of a church, surrounded by guards who were ready to alert him when someone moved away from the crowd or made any attempt on his life. Despite this protection, the Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze was able to assassinate the preacher. In his dying moments, the preacher confirmed Ezio's suspicions of him having acted without manipulation.
==Gallery==
Doomsday 1.png|Citizens gathering near the preacher
Doomsday 2.png|Ezio assassinating the preacher
Doomsday 3.png|The preacher's final moments
==Appearances==
*Assassin's Creed II – Bonfire of the Vanities
==References==
Category:1497 deaths
Category:Individuals
Category:Italians
Category:Preachers
Category:Girolamo Savonarola's lieutenants
Category:Unidentified individuals
Category:Florentines