III. 1512. Return of Medici.
The constitution restored as it was before the revolution of 1494, although nomination to offices lay practically in hands of the Medici, Giuliano, and Lorenzo. (Burd, 145, 148.)
IV. 1527. Re-establishment of the constitution of Savonarola, 1494, except that Gonfalonier was to be elected for 13 months.
V. 1530. Final overthrow of the Republic. Perrens, Hist. Flor., iii. 368.
Alessandro de Medici appointed Grand Duke.
12 Reformatori elected in a Parlamento to ‘reform’ the State.
1. Signory abolished.
2. A Council of 200 elected for life.
3. A Senate of 48 elected for life from the 200, with powers of legislation and taxation, and appointment to offices.