After defeating the Ghibellines, the Guelphs divided into two factions: the White Guelphs (Guelfi Bianchi)—Dante's party, led by Vieri dei Cerchi—and the Black Guelphs (Guelfi Neri), led by Corso Donati.
Setelah mengalahkan Ghibellini, Guelfi terbagi menjadi dua faksi: Guelfi Putih (Guelfi Bianchi)—kelompoknya Dante, dipimpin oleh Vieri dei Cerchi—dan Guelfi Hitam (Guelfi Neri), dipimpin oleh Corso Donati.