In 1348 the plague hit Florence – and Europe – hard. Half the population died in this densely populated city of 80,000. One result of this mass die-off was 350,000 florins of bequests to one organization, Orsanmichele, a grain market with a miracle producing Madonna shrine. How much is 350,000…
The Plague and Charitable Bequests
By Malcolm BurrowscloseAuthor: Malcolm Burrows
Name: Malcolm Burrows
Email: malcolm.burrows@scotiawealth.com
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About: Malcolm is a philanthropic advisor with over 30 years of experience. He is head, philanthropic advisory services at Scotia Wealth Management and founder of Aqueduct Foundation. Views are his own. malcolm.burrows@scotiawealth.comSee Authors Posts (135) • April 23, 2020 • 6 Comments
Email: malcolm.burrows@scotiawealth.com
Site: https://malcolmburrows.ca
About: Malcolm is a philanthropic advisor with over 30 years of experience. He is head, philanthropic advisory services at Scotia Wealth Management and founder of Aqueduct Foundation. Views are his own. malcolm.burrows@scotiawealth.comSee Authors Posts (135) • April 23, 2020 • 6 Comments