Battle of Montaperti
The Battle of Montaperti was fought on September 4, 1260, between Florence and Siena in Tuscany as part of the conflict between the Guelphs and Ghibellines. It gained notoriety for an act of treachery that turned the tide of the battle, which was immortalised by Dante Alighieri in his poem The Divine Comedy.
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September 4 - 1260 - Florence - Siena - Tuscany - Guelphs and Ghibellines - Dante Alighieri - The Divine Comedy
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~ Table of Content ~
| ► | Introduction |
| ► | The Guelphs and the Ghibellines |
| ► | The Battle |
| ► | The Battle of Montaperti and The Divine Comedy |
| ► | See Also |
| ► | External References |
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