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Azzone Visconti
1339Aug, 16

Azzone Visconti

Azzone Visconti, founder of the state of Milan (b. 1302)
Azzone Visconti (7 December 1302 – 16 August 1339) was lord of Milan from 1329 until his death. After the death of his uncle, Marco Visconti, he was threatened with excommunication and had to submit to Pope John XXII. Azzone reconstituted his family's land holdings, taking numerous cities. He died in 1339.

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  • 20Feb

    Battle of Parabiago

    The Milanese army and the St. George's (San Giorgio) Mercenaries of Lodrisio Visconti clashed in the Battle of Parabiago.