A Como family attested from the twelfth century, sometimes called Rusconi.
Its rise as head of the city's imperial party, and its feud with the Vittani, belong to the age of Frederick II; in 1200 the young Ruggero (born about 1185) is at the start of his career. Do not read the later parties back into 1200.
Who he is
- Name
- Not pinned for 1200. Ruggero Rusca (about 1185-1257), citizen and later consul of justice of Como, was podestà of Chiavenna (date not pinned) and became the leader of Como's imperial party
- Title
- A leading family of the city of Como
- Family
- Ruggero's son Loterio will found the family's lordship over Como.
- Confidence
- low
HLS, Rusca; Wikipedia (de), Chiavenna.
Overlord
The commune of Como.
What it holds
- Houses and property in Como (not pinned)
Allies and rivals
Later rivals of the Vittani.
How things stand that morning
A city family; no office of 1199-1200 documented.
Where the sources disagree
Evidence: Family attested in the twelfth century; members' offices are of the thirteenth.
On the map: A city family: no land drawn.
Primary sources for Como
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.