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Visconti Expansion (1340s)
In the 1340s, Milan's Visconti family under brothers Giovanni and Luchino consolidated control of the Lombard Plain through conquest, marriage, and d…
Timeline
- 1341–1343Milan · MilanAfter the death of Azzone Visconti, brothers Giovanni and Luchino jointly ruled Milan, strengthening the family's control over the city commune, suppressing internal opposition, and consolidating taxation and military systems.
- 1344–1347Pavia · PaviaThe Visconti family combined force and diplomacy to gradually control Pavia, Cremona, Brescia, and Piacenza, weakening neighboring communes' independence and expanding Milan's sphere of influence.
- 1348–1350Lombard Plain · LombardyBy around 1350, Milan had become a powerful center controlling most of Lombardy, forming a three-way balance with Florence and Venice, laying the foundation for Gian Galeazzo Visconti's further unification of northern Italy.
Sources
- A History of Milan under the Visconti — Jane Black (2009)
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Visconti family https://www.britannica.com/topic/Visconti-family