Examples of Influential Power

Dated Nov 13, 2017; last modified on Tue, 11 Jan 2022

Night Ride - April 18, 1775

Paul Revere and William Dawes.

Revere alerted influential militia leaders on his ride to Lexington.

Led to American forces winning the first battle of the Revolutionary War.

Medici Family in Renaissance Florence

15 prominent families

Medici had 50% higher degree than Strozzi and Guadagni.

But the Medicis influential power was much greater than explained by the 50%.