Ghibellines
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One of the two major political factions in northern Italian city-states during Dante's time, supporting the Holy Roman Empire. Dante's family supported the Guelphs, who were rivals to the Ghibellines.
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Great Books #9: Dante's La Commedia
Predictive History
One of the two major political factions in northern Italian city-states during Dante's time, supporting the Holy Roman Empire. Dante's family supported the Guelphs, who were rivals to the Ghibellines.
Great Books #9: Dante (Re-Upload with Audio Fixed)
Predictive History
A political faction in northern Italian city-states that supported the Holy Roman Empire. Dante's family's faction, the Guelphs, eventually divided into Black and White factions.