Person

Name: Bonconte

Alternate Names:

• Bonconte da Montefeltro
• Buonconte

Nature: historical

Political Affiliation: Ghibelline

Gender: male

Birth Date: c.1250

Death Date: 1289

Description: Son of brilliant military strategist Guido da Montefeltro, Bonconte played a prominent role in the expulsion of the Guelfs from Arezzo in 1287 and defeat of Sienese troops one year later. His army was defeated by Florentine Guelfs at the Battle of Campaldino. As his body was not found after the battle, Dante creates this story of his death and conversion.

Associated Location: Campaldino

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