A noble family of Reggio, named from Fogliano south-east of the city, rivals of the Sessi in the city's factions.
In 1200 they are a rising house; their lordships of the 13th and 14th centuries (Scandiano, Carpineti and other Matildine castles) are still to come.
Who he is
- Title
- Noble family of Reggio
- Since
- not pinned
- Family
- da Fogliano
- Confidence
- low
it.wikipedia (Da Fogliano) says a Guido I da Fogliano began taking over Matilda's former possessions in the second half of the 12th century, but also makes him the husband of a sister of Innocent IV, which belongs to the 13th century; the page is muddled. Their great castles (Scandiano, founded 1262; Carpineti, later) come after 1200. No member was pinned for 1200.
Overlord
Citizens of Reggio.
What it holds
- Fogliano, the name-place (holding not pinned)
Allies and rivals
The Sessi, their rivals in Reggio.
How things stand that morning
A Reggio family with land at Fogliano; no castle pinned.
Where the sources disagree
Evidence: Covered because the assignment names them; the Wikipedia account is muddled for the 12th century.
On the map: A token disc.
Primary sources for Reggio
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.
- The Lombard city annals of Piacenza, Milan, Cremona, Parma, Mantua and Verona (kept in the 12th and 13th centuries). The communes' own year lists. Read online
Sources and studies
Last revised 4 November 2026. Published 4 November 2026. Suggest a correction on the OMNIA Discord.