Founded in 1198 (first documentary mention that year) as Mons Regalis, the 'royal mount', by villagers of Vico, Carassone and Vasco.
In 1200 the bishop of Asti, allied with Guglielmo I of Ceva, takes it (date in the year not pinned); it is destroyed in 1231 and rebuilt in 1232 in league with Milan, Cuneo and Savigliano.
Who holds it
- Title
- The men of the new settlement
- Since
- 1198
- Confidence
- low
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Lord in 1200
A new free settlement of 1198 on the hill above Vico, made by men of Vico (the most numerous), Carassone and Vasco, on land of the bishop of Asti's lordship of Vico.
Overlord
The bishop of Asti claims the settlers as his men.
Allies and rivals
Rivals: the bishop of Asti, the marquis of Ceva.
How things stand that morning
Free but exposed; the bishop of Asti and the marquis of Ceva are hostile.
Threats
- The bishop of Asti and Ceva (they take it in 1200)
Communities
Settlers from Vico, Carassone and Vasco.
Trade and crafts
Market of the upper Ellero and Ermena valleys.
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.
- 1200 (date not pinned)The bishop of Asti and Guglielmo I of Ceva take the settlement.Depends on: The settlement's isolation. Stopped by: Help from Asti's commune or from neighbouring free towns.
Where the sources disagree
Evidence: it.wikipedia only.
Sources and studies
Last revised 4 November 2026. Published 4 November 2026. Suggest a correction on the OMNIA Discord.