Merchant (Piagnone)

A merchant (died 1497) served as one of Girolamo Savonarola's nine lieutenants, men that were put in charge to help Savonarola in controlling Florence. He worked with Savonarola, forcing the people to support Savonarola in exchange for food. As with so many others, Savonarola used the Apple of Eden to control the merchant.
==Biography==
===Rise to power===
When Savonarola took control of Florence, he assigned nine lieutenants. Each of these lieutenants had his own task, though most of the task were aimed at getting the citizens to follow Savonarola. The merchant withheld food supplies in an attempt to force citizens to follow Savonarola. If they wouldn't oblige, they would soon run out of food.Assassin's Creed II – Bonfire of the Vanities – Port Authority
===Death===
The merchant was stationed on a ship, and had many guards on the ship patrolling constantly, including two armored guards. At some point in 1497, the Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze set out to assassinate the merchant, in order to weaken Savonarola's rule. Making sure not to attract any attention, the Assassin made his way onto the stern deck. From there, he leapt down on the unsuspecting merchant and struck with his Hidden Blade. In his dying moments, the merchant was shocked by his actions, but also claimed that the people needed to be coerced sometimes.
==Gallery==
Port Authority 1.png|The merchant instructing his guards
Port Authority 2.png|Ezio assassinating the merchant
Port Authority 3.png|The merchant's final moments
==Appearances==
*Assassin's Creed II – Bonfire of the Vanities
==References==
Category:1497 deaths
Category:Individuals
Category:Italians
Category:Merchants
Category:Girolamo Savonarola's lieutenants
Category:Unidentified individuals
Category:Florentines