A prosperous hill town between the Val d'Orcia and the Valdichiana, already an autonomous commune under Barbarossa (when it hosted a German count), allied by turns with Florence and Siena.
Siena has fought it through the twelfth century; the Poliziani resist with help from Perugia and Orvieto and, later, Florence. Siena will give up its claims after its defeat at Montalto in 1207, and Montepulciano's independence is recognised in 1208 after it turns to Florence.
Who holds it
- Name
- Officers not pinned
- Title
- The commune
- Confidence
- low
Lord in 1200
The commune of Montepulciano (officers not found).
How things stand that morning
Independent and hostile to Siena; no siege is recorded for the winter of 1199-1200.
Charter
Not found.
Council
Not found.
Militia
Town host.
Walls and castle
Hilltop walls.
Trade and crafts
Wine and grain; a merchant and craft class drawing Florence's and Siena's interest early in the thirteenth century.
Where the sources disagree
Evidence: Only century-level statements found.
Sources and studies
- Montepulciano (it.wikipedia)
- Montepulciano, Enciclopedia Italiana (treccani.it)
- Siena, Enciclopedia Italiana 1936 (treccani.it)
Last revised 4 November 2026. Published 4 November 2026. Suggest a correction on the OMNIA Discord.