Note 316 — Chapter V · FLORENCE THE DOMINANT POWER IN TUSCANY.299
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Dr. Hartwig, who first called attention to this point, also remarked that the office of Defensor is first recorded in the "Consulte," in November, 1282, and that the first Defender mentioned by name is Bernardino della Porta. "Consulte," pp. 116, 132, 133, 140, from November 6, 1282 to February 6, 1283.