Ezzelino III da Romano.

Ezzelino III da Romano (April 25, 1194 – October 7, 1259) was an Italian conqueror, dictator, political figure and soldier. He was the podestà of Verona between 1226 and 1230, again in 1232, and finally in 1259. He also was the podestà of Vicenza from 1236 until 1259. Finally he was the podestà of Padua between 1237 and 1256. April 25 is the 115th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (116th in leap years). ... Events November 20 - Palermo falls to Henry VI, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire December 25 - Henry VI is crowned king of Sicily. ... October 7 is the 280th day of the year (281st in leap years). ... For broader historical context, see 1250s and 13th century. ... A politician is an individual involved in politics, sometimes this may include political scientists. ... The Palace of the Podestà in Florence, known as the Palazzo Vecchio or the Palazzo della Signoria Podestà is the name given to certain high officials in many Italian cities, since the later middle ages, mainly as Chief magistrate of a city state (like otherwise styled counterparts in other cities... Map of Italy showing Verona in the north Verona (population est. ... Events Carmelite Order approved by Pope Honorius III Frederick II calls Imperial Diet of Cremona Births June 21 - King Boleslaus V of Poland (died 1279) Abul-Faraj, Syriac scholar (died 1286) Bar-Hebraeus, Syriac historian and bishop (died 1286) Deaths March 7 - William de Longespee, 3rd Earl of Salisbury, English... Events Kingdom of Leon unites with the Kingdom of Castile. ... // Events Canonization of Saint Anthony of Padua, patron of lost items Pope Gregory IX driven from Rome by a revolt, taking refuge at Anagni First edition of Tripitaka Koreana destroyed by Mongol invaders Battle of Agridi 15 June 1232 Births Arnolfo di Cambio, Florentine architect (died 1310) Manfred of Sicily... For broader historical context, see 1250s and 13th century. ... Vicenza is a city in northern Italy, is the capital of the eponymous province in the Veneto region, at the northern base of the Monti Berici, straddling the Bacchiglione. ... // Events May 6 - Roger of Wendover, Benedictine monk and chronicler of St Albanss Abbey dies. ... For broader historical context, see 1250s and 13th century. ... Location within Italy Tronco Maestro Riviera: a pedestrian walk along a section of the inland waterway or naviglio interno of Padua The city of Padua (Lat. ... // Events Thomas II of Savoy becomes count of Flanders. ... For broader historical context, see 1250s and 13th century. ...

Biography

Ezzelino was son to Ezzelino II da Romano, ruler or Bassano and member of a family of German origin, and Adelaide degli Alberti di Mangona. Bassano del Grappa is a city in Vicenza province, region Veneto, Italy. ...

When the latter retired, his possessions went to his sons Alberico (Treviso) and Ezzelino (thes castles in the area of Verona and Padua). Both the brothers received a special protection by Emperor Frederick II in 1232. As Alberico was obliged to pass to the Guelph party, Ezzelino obtained the title of podestà by the Senate of Verona (1235) and was helped by Frederick to ravage the territories of Mantua, Brescia and Vicenza. When the Emperor returned northwards to fight the duke of Austria, Ezzelino remained as supreme commander of the Imperial forces in northern Italy, and main leader of the Ghibelline party as well. Map of Italy showing Verona in the north Verona (population est. ... Location within Italy Tronco Maestro Riviera: a pedestrian walk along a section of the inland waterway or naviglio interno of Padua The city of Padua (Lat. ... Frederick II (left) meets al-Kamil (right) Frederick II (December 26, 1194 - (December 13, 1250), Holy Roman Emperor of the Hohenstaufen dynasty, was pretender to the title of King of the Romans from 1212, unopposed holder of that monarchy from 1215, and Holy Roman Emperor from 1220 until his death... // Events Canonization of Saint Anthony of Padua, patron of lost items Pope Gregory IX driven from Rome by a revolt, taking refuge at Anagni First edition of Tripitaka Koreana destroyed by Mongol invaders Battle of Agridi 15 June 1232 Births Arnolfo di Cambio, Florentine architect (died 1310) Manfred of Sicily... Guelph has several meanings: Guelph is a city in Ontario, Canada. ... Mantua (in Italian Mantova, in the local dialect of Emiliano-Romagnolo language Mantua) is an important city in Lombardy, Italy and capital of the province with the same name. ... Location within Italy Brescia is a city in the region of Lombardy in northern Italy with a population of around 200,000. ... Vicenza is a city in northern Italy, is the capital of the eponymous province in the Veneto region, at the northern base of the Monti Berici, straddling the Bacchiglione. ... The Guelphs and Ghibellines were factions supporting, respectively, the Papacy and the Holy Roman Empire in Italy during the 12th century and 13th century. ...

In 1236 he married Selvaggia, Frederick's natural daughter. Ezzelino conquered Verona and, by treason, Padua, grabbing the position of podestà of that city. He was one of the protagonists in the Ghibelline-Imperial victory of Cortenuova (1238), and was named Imperial viceroy for the Mark of Treviso. His long lasting struggle against the duke of Este ended with the total defeat of the latter, and the annexion of many territories in what was now a true small empire for Ezzelino. // Events May 6 - Roger of Wendover, Benedictine monk and chronicler of St Albanss Abbey dies. ... Map of Italy showing Verona in the north Verona (population est. ... Location within Italy Tronco Maestro Riviera: a pedestrian walk along a section of the inland waterway or naviglio interno of Padua The city of Padua (Lat. ... The Battle of Cortenuova was fought on 27th November 1237 when Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II defeated the Lombard League. ... Events In the Iberian peninsula, James I of Aragon captures the city of Valencia September 28 from the Moors; the Moors retreat to Granada. ... For Tolkiens fictional character, see Estë To know more about the city, see Este Este, Italian princely family, rulers of Ferrara (1240–1597), Modena and Reggio (1288–1796). ...

After a pacification attempt by Frederick, when the emperor set off again Ezzelino attacked the Este, submitting Treviso (even if his brother's fief), Belluno and Feltre. Ezzelino was now "signore" af all lands between Trento and the Oglio river. He had acquired a fame for cruelty and merciless use of torturess against enemies and alleged plotters in the cities he ruled. Belluno is the capital of the Belluno Province of Italy. ... Feltre (pop. ...

In 1249, after Selvaggia's death, he married Beatrice di Buontraverso. Events University, the first College at Oxford founded Births Emperor Kameyama of Japan Pope John XXII Frederick I, Margrave of Baden Deaths July 6 - Alexander II of Scotland (b. ...

In 1254, four years after Frederick II's death, he was excommunicated by Pope Innocent IV, who also launched a crusade against him. He reconciliated with his brother and allied with other seignors of the Veneto and Lombardy, attacking Padua, which resisted, and Brescia, which was instead sacked after an easy victory of his German knights over the crusade army. For broader historical context, see 1250s and 13th century. ... Innocent IV, born Sinibaldo de Fieschi (Genoa, ca. ...

In 1258 he launched a wide Ghibelline offensive in Lombardy and Veneto along with Oberto Pallacivino of Cremona. In 1259 he assaulted the castle of Priola, near Vicenza, and had all the defenders mutilated. After a failed attempt to assault Milan itself, he was wounded by an arrow in the course of the battle of Cassano d'Adda. He had to retreat but was captured near Bergamo. For broader historical context, see 1250s and 13th century. ... This article is about the city of Cremona. ... For broader historical context, see 1250s and 13th century. ... Milan (Italian: Milano; Milanese -dialect of Lombard-: Milán) is the main city of northern Italy, and is located in the plains of Lombardy, the most populated and developed region in Italy. ... Bergamo: Citta Alta View of Bergamo Bergamo is a town in Lombardy, Italy, about 40km northeast of Milan. ...

Maintaining his ferocious behaviour even if in chains and wounded, he tore the bandages from his wounds and refused to take any nourishment: he died on October 7 1259 in the castle of Soncino. October 7 is the 280th day of the year (281st in leap years). ... Soncino, city of the province of Cremona. ...

The famous astrologer Guido Bonatti from Forlì, advisor of Frederick II, was also advisor of Ezzelino. Ezzelino's mother has been mortrayed as a witch by some Guelph chroniclers: according to a legend, she would have announced him that he would have died at some not well specified place called Axanus, and therefore Ezzelino in all his campaigns avoided Bassano (Baxanus). He met in fact his fate at Cassano (Caxanus). An astrological chart (or horoscope) _ Y2K Chart — This particular chart is calculated for January 1, 2000 at 12:01:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time in New York City, New York, USA. (Longitude: 074W0023 - Latitude: 40N4251) Astrology (from Greek: αστρολογία = άστρον, astron, star + λόγος, logos, word) is... Guido Bonatti from Forlì (XIII century) was an Italian astronomer and astrologer. ... Forlì, 44°13′N 12°02′E, is a comune and city in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, famed as the birthplace of the great painter Melozzo da Forlì and of Fascist leader Benito Mussolini (at Predappio). ... Frederick II (December 26, 1194 – December 13, 1250), Holy Roman Emperor of the Hohenstaufen dynasty, was pretender to the title of King of the Romans from 1212, unopposed holder of that monarchy from 1215, and Holy Roman Emperor from 1220 until his death in 1250. ... This article is part of the Witchcraft series. ...

Ezzelino was described as a not tall man, shrewd, cinical, ferocious, with blazing eyes, provided with great military abilities. His political positions were often ambiguous: after an initial allegiance to the Guelphs, he however remained one of the stauncest member of the Ghibelline party in northern Italy, and always a faithful ally for Frederick II. In Dante Aligheri's Divine Comedy, his soul is consigned to Hell, where Dante encounters him in the Seventh Circle, First Ring: the Violent against their Neighbors (Inferno, XII, 109). Dante redirects here. ... Dante shown holding a copy of The Divine Comedy, next to the entrance to Hell, the seven terraces of Mount Purgatory and the city of Florence, in Michelinos fresco. ... Medieval illustration of Hell in the Hortus deliciarum manuscript of Herrad of Landsberg (about 1180) Hell, according to many religious beliefs, is a place or a state of pain and suffering. ...

His younger daughter Cunizza is also cited by Dante, in Paradise, IX, 31-33.

See also

• Ezzelino da Romano
• Frederick II of Sicily
• Guelphs and Ghibellines

Ezzelino da Romano III (1194 - 1259) was an Italian conqueror, dictator, political figure and soldier. ... Frederick II (left) meets al-Kamil (right). ... The Guelphs and Ghibellines were factions supporting, respectively, the Papacy and the Holy Roman Empire in central and northern Italy during the 12th and 13th centuries. ...

External links

• summary of Ezzelino's deeds (in Italian)