Brescian borgo franco (Orci Novi), founded at San Giorgio di Fara about four km from the Oglio, opposite Cremonese Soncino; it existed by 11 July 1193.
Settlers came from Orzivecchi after raids by the men of Soncino. Palisades first, then walls with towered gates; the gate towards Brescia was the main entrance by the early 1200s.
Who holds it
- Name
- the commune of Brescia
- Title
- lord or ruling commune
- Confidence
- medium
Lord in 1200
the commune of Brescia
Walls and castle
Palisade, then walls with towered gates [dates not pinned].
Where the sources disagree
- it.wikipedia (Soncino) dates Orzinuovi to 1118; we follow 1193.
Primary sources for Brescia
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.
- Chronicle of Sicard, bishop of Cremona, Sicard of Cremona (about 1210 to 1213). A universal chronicle whose last part is a well-placed eyewitness account by a Lombard bishop who served emperors and popes. Read online
- 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.