Lords of Robbio, Palestro and Confienza on the western edge of the Lomellina, the only part of it not yet Pavia's (the rest has been Pavese since 1164).
Robbio is long contested between Vercelli and Pavia; in 1202 the Pavese take and destroy its castle, and Frederick II subjects it to Pavia in 1220.
Who he is
- Name
- The De Robbio family; no member is named for 1200 in the source consulted
- Title
- Counts (lords) of Robbio
- Since
- The family has held Robbio since about 1000
- Born
- not pinned
- Family
- De Robbio.
- Confidence
- low
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Overlord
The emperor; Vercelli and Pavia each claim the ground.
What it holds
- Robbio castle
- Palestro
- Confienza
How it was acquired
Family lordship since about 1000.
Allies and rivals
Between Vercelli and Pavia.
How things stand that morning
Held by the De Robbio, contested between Vercelli and Pavia.
Wealth
Farming of the Lomellina and the roads between Vercelli, Novara and Pavia.
Military
Castle; no figures.
Threats
- Pavia (destroys the castle in 1202)
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.
- 1202 (beyond 1200)Pavese forces take and destroy Robbio castle.Depends on: War between Pavia and Vercelli. Stopped by: Peace between them.
Places of note
- Robbio castle: Destroyed by Pavia in 1202.
Where the sources disagree
Evidence: One local history source.
On the map: Rough block.
Sources and studies
Last revised 4 November 2026. Published 4 November 2026. Suggest a correction on the OMNIA Discord.