For the good governance and the salvation of the soul. Hospital reform in Brescia at the beginning of the 15th century

Abstract

At the beginning of the 15th century, the notary Francesco Cortesi was personally entrusted with the reform of two of the main hospitals in Brescia. The analysis of the documentation produced on that occasion allow us to identify the reasons that led to the reorganization of the hospitals, and to examine in detail the outcomes of these initiatives.