Counts · Commune of Forlì · as at first light, 1 January 1200

Castrocaro

Imperial counts of the castle of Castrocaro in the Montone valley, kept out of their castle by the commune of Forlì since 1189 and looking to Faenza for help.

Who he is

Title
Counts (dispossessed)
Since
late eleventh century (the family)
Confidence
low

The counts of Castrocaro appear in the late eleventh century, were imperial in loyalty for two centuries, resisted Forlì for a long time and sought Faenza's help against it; Forlì held the castle from 1189 to 1213. No count is named for 1200.

Overlord

The emperor.

What it holds

  • A claim to Castrocaro, occupied by Forlì

How it was acquired

Inherited.

Allies and rivals

Faenza against Forlì.

How things stand that morning

Castle occupied by Forlì. The counts look to Faenza for help against Forlì.

Wealth

Not documented.

Military

Not documented.

Threats

  • Forlì

What the year holds

What happened next, if nothing in play changes it. Each event carries what it depends on and what would stop it.

  1. 1213Forlì's occupation of Castrocaro ends.Depends on: Long-term Stopped by: Not a 1200 event.

Where the sources disagree

Evidence: Two short notices.

On the map: Drawn as the modern comune.

Sources and studies

  1. Castrocaro (Enciclopedia Dantesca, Treccani)
  2. Storia di Forlì (it.wikipedia)

Last revised 4 November 2026. Published 4 November 2026. Suggest a correction on the OMNIA Discord.