The family that takes its names from Caldonazzo, above its lake in the upper Valsugana (first named 1116), and from Castelnuovo near Borgo.
In the first half of the thirteenth century it gains Castel Telvana above Borgo, and by the fourteenth it dominates the lower Valsugana under the bishop of Feltre. What it holds on 1 January 1200 is not pinned beyond Caldonazzo itself.
Who he is
- Title
- Lords of Caldonazzo; later also of Castelnuovo, Telvana and Ivano
- Since
- not pinned
- Born
- not pinned
- Family
- not pinned
- Confidence
- low
it.wikipedia Caldonazzo and Castel Telvana.
Overlord
The bishop of Trent for Caldonazzo; the bishop-count of Feltre for their lower Valsugana castles (in 1314 he has to grant them high justice).
What it holds
- Caldonazzo and its castle
- Castelnuovo near Borgo (not pinned for 1200)
- Castel Telvana only in the first half of the thirteenth century
Allies and rivals
The lords of Pergine; the bishop of Feltre.
How things stand that morning
Lords of Caldonazzo under the bishop of Trent; their hold in the lower valley is later.
Wealth
The Valsugana road and the lakes.
Military
Caldonazzo castle. No figures.
Places of note
- Caldonazzo: The family's castle
- Castelnuovo: The second name of the house, near Borgo
Where the sources disagree
Evidence: No dated act of the family around 1200 was found.
On the map: Only Caldonazzo is drawn; Castelnuovo is a point.
Primary sources for Trent
Chronicles, registers, sagas and inscriptions written in or near 1200 that cover this entry. Each has its own page with editions, translations and where to read it.
- Charter book of the bishops of Trent (compiled 1207 to 1218; documents from the 11th century onward; edited 1852). The cartulary of the prince-bishops of Trent. Read online
Sources and studies
Last revised 4 November 2026. Published 4 November 2026. Suggest a correction on the OMNIA Discord.