How did the Revolt of the Ciompi end?

The Revolt of the Ciompi in Florence ended in August 1378 after the movement lost its temporary allies among the minor guilds and the ruling class.12

While the initial uprising had successfully established a new government that included representatives of the ciompi (wool carders), the workers became disillusioned as their economic conditions failed to improve and their demands were only partially met. On August 27, a large crowd gathered to demand further political influence, but this action alienated their former supporters.12

The ruling elite resisted by bribing the ciompi leader, Michele di Lando, and mobilizing the guild militias. On August 31, the combined forces of the major and minor guilds easily routed the protesters in the Piazza della Signoria. Following the defeat, the newly formed ciompi guilds were abolished, and the city returned to a more oligarchic form of government, restoring the dominance of the major guilds within four years.12