Arnold of Brescia
one of the reformers prior to the Reformation, a the 12th century, his bold spirit, his disciple of Abelard of Paris, and of Berengarius. As early as the middle of scriptural knowledge, and his eloquence, At length, Italy against the abuses of the Roman Church. Driven by the clergy from Italy, he sought refuge in Zurich, where Church. Driven by the clergy from he made many converts. At length, Italy, he sought refuge in Zurich, where he made many converts.
ARNOLD OF WINKELRIED Clairvaux, he was charged with heresy, and excommunicated by Pope Innocent II. At this juncture, serious popular tumults occurred at Rome, and Arnold, hastening thither, was received with great cordiality, and soon vested with supreme power. In 1155, however, Adrian IV. interdicted and expelled him from the city. For a time he lived in Campagna, but was seized, and taken back to Rome, where he was executed, and his ashes were thrown into the Tiber. His followers were called Arnoldists, and held the same opinions as the Waldenses.