Polity Mantova Commune

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Was one of the many free medieval communes (practically city-states) of Italy. It was located in Emilia-Romagna.

Establishment

  • July 1115: Upon Matilde of Canossa's death on 25 July 1115, the city of Mantova, formally an imperial fiefdom, was able to form itself into a Free Commune.

Chronology

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1. Events

  • January 1281: The city of Suzzara was conquered by the Gonzaga family of Mantua.
  • November 1329: Ludovico I Gonzaga is elected Capitano Generale of Mantova. His dynasty will rule on the city until 1707.

Disestablishment

  • November 1329: Ludovico I Gonzaga is elected Capitano Generale of Mantova. His dynasty will rule on the city until 1707.