A walled borgo on the Po round the collegiate church of Sant'Evasio, long a rival of Vercelli.
In September 1198 the Casalesi went over to Montferrat's enemies. Its standing with Vercelli and Alessandria in 1200 is not pinned; by 1215 it is at war with them and is destroyed by Milan, Vercelli and Alessandria (with Asti and Pavia named in some accounts).
Who holds it
- Title
- Consuls of the borgo
- Since
- not pinned
- Confidence
- low
Lord in 1200
The men of Casale, who threw off Boniface of Montferrat's lordship at the beginning of September 1198; the canons of Sant'Evasio are the great church of the borgo (no bishop until 1474).
Overlord
Claimed by Montferrat.
Allies and rivals
Rivals: Vercelli and Montferrat.
How things stand that morning
Out of Montferrat's hands since September 1198; its own government and alliances not pinned.
Threats
- Montferrat's recovery
- Vercelli
Communities
The canons of Sant'Evasio (church consecrated 1108).
Walls and castle
Walls (rebuilt quickly after 1215).
Trade and crafts
The Po crossing and river trade.
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.
- 1215 (beyond 1200)Destroyed by Milan, Vercelli and Alessandria.Depends on: Casale back on Montferrat's side. Stopped by: Peace among the communes.
Where the sources disagree
Evidence: One dated act (the 1198 defection, DBI).
Sources and studies
- Dizionario Biografico degli Italiani: Bonifacio I, marchese di Monferrato
- Casale Monferrato (it.wikipedia)
Last revised 4 November 2026. Published 4 November 2026. Suggest a correction on the OMNIA Discord.