Visconti Succession in Milan

Timeline

1. 1412Sforza Castle, Milan · LombardyGian Maria Visconti, a tyrannical ruler, was assassinated in Milan through a noble conspiracy, leaving the duchy without a ruler. His tyranny and fiscal exactions had long angered the Lombard cities, and the assassination triggered a scramble among factions for the regency.
2. 1412Milan · LombardyRegent-general Facino Cane briefly controlled the duchy after Gian Maria's death, but soon died of illness, deepening the power vacuum. Filippo Maria Visconti, as the legitimate heir, began rallying support.
3. 1412Milan · LombardyFilippo Maria Visconti formally became Duke of Milan, purged opposing nobles, and restored central authority. He stabilized the frontiers through marriage diplomacy and the mercenary system, ending the succession crisis that had persisted since Gian Galeazzo's death.