Town · Commune of Reggio · as at first light, 1 January 1200

Guastalla

A Po-side court and castle at the edge of the Reggio plain, whose church has been exempt from the bishop of Reggio since the 12th century.

Whether Cremona already controls it on 1 January 1200 is not pinned.

Who holds it

Name
The abbey of San Sisto, Piacenza (not pinned)
Title
Lord or governing power
Since
not pinned
Confidence
low

Lord in 1200

The abbey of San Sisto of Piacenza, to which Countess Matilda gave Guastalla in 1102; Cremona will control Guastalla and Luzzara by the early 13th century (date not pinned).

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.

Sources and studies

  1. Guastalla (it.wikipedia)
  2. Storia di Reggio Emilia (it.wikipedia)
  3. Diocesi di Reggio Emilia-Guastalla (it.wikipedia)

Last revised 4 November 2026. Published 4 November 2026. Suggest a correction on the OMNIA Discord.