Pergine castle stands on its hill at the head of the Valsugana, where the road from Trent comes down to the lakes of Caldonazzo and Levico and on towards Bassano and Venice.
Its lords are among the bishop of Trent's vassals (men of Pergine witness for him in 1171), though the parish belongs to the diocese of Feltre. Little is pinned for 1200.
Who he is
- Name
- not pinned (an Odorico of Pergine is a witness at Riva in 1155)
- Title
- Lords of Pergine castle, vassals of the bishop of Trent
- Since
- not pinned
- Born
- not pinned
- Family
- not pinned
- Confidence
- low
it.wikipedia Castel Pergine; the Ferrara text on episcopal government at Trent (men of Pergine among the bishop's vassals, 2 July 1171).
Overlord
The bishop of Trent (temporal); the parish lies in the diocese of Feltre.
What it holds
- Pergine castle (first documented 1155) and its district at the head of the Valsugana
Allies and rivals
The bishop of Feltre's men down the valley; the lords of Caldonazzo.
How things stand that morning
Held by the castle lords as Trent's vassals; names not pinned.
Wealth
The Valsugana road between Trent and the Venetian plain.
Military
Pergine castle. No figures.
Places of note
- Castel Pergine: The castle above the town
Where the sources disagree
Evidence: Only scattered mentions (1155, 1171).
On the map: The district's 1200 extent is not pinned; drawn on the later jurisdiction.
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.