13th century, Europe, historical figure, Latin, primary source, quotes
The church had a complex relationship with fools; some priests or monks occasionally or regularly took on the fool’s role, and that is discounting the whole universe of ‘holy fools’. In addition, there were cardinals and popes who had their own court...
16th century, Europe, historical figure, Italy, primary source, quotes
Federico II Gonzaga, Marquis of Mantua (1500-40) and son of Isabella d’Este (1474-1539), loaned the priest-jester Fra Stephano to a Duke Alfonso who wrote a letter on 14th November 1525 to:… cordially thank you for the great service rendered to me by such...
