Lucrezia Buti: the meeting with Fra’ Filippo
Lucrezia Buti, born in 1435 of Francesco Buti, a Florentine citizen, was sent to the Augustinian monastery of Saint Margaret in Prato by her family, where, along with her sister Spinetta, she was a “declared” sister beginning in 1454. It is probable that after the death of their father in 1450, the two girls were forced to take their vows – as often happened – by their brother Antonio, who remained as head of the large family of more than 11 people, just counting brothers and sisters. It was in the monastery that the fateful meeting occurred with Fra’ Filippo, who had been named chaplain of the convent at the beginning of 1456....  for more information >

Filippino and Alessandra
Only Lucrezia remained, eventually having two children: Filippino, born perhaps that same year, 1457, and Alexandra, who arrived in 1465. Alexandra is reported with her mother Lucrezia in the testament that Filippino made, before going to Rome, 21 September 1488. From this testament we know that the girl in 1487 had married Ciardo di Guiliano Ciardi from Tavola, in the county of Florence. The forced commitment of young women to the monastery was a problem to be found in the society for several following centuries..  for more information >