Polity Montalcino Commune

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

Establishment

  • January 1253: Independence of Montalcino from Siena.

Chronology

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1. Battle of Montaperti

Was a battle fought on 4 September 1260 between Florence and Siena in Tuscany as part of the conflict between the Guelphs and Ghibellines. The Florentines were routed. It was the bloodiest battle fought in Medieval Italy, with more than 10,000 fatalities.

  • January 1261: Conquests of Siena after the Battle of Montaperti (September 4, 1260)

Disestablishment

  • January 1261: Conquests of Siena after the Battle of Montaperti (September 4, 1260)