| The Lombard League |
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| CATEGORIES ABOUT LOMBARD LEAGUE | |
| wars of the guelphs and ghibellines | |
| lombardy | |
| 1167 establishments | |
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The Lombard League was renewed in 1198 and 1208 . In 1226 , the League regained its former prestige by countering the efforts of Frederick II to gain greater power in Italy. These efforts included the taking of Vicenza and the Battle Of Cortenuova which established the reputation of the Emperor as a skillful strategist. He misjudged his strength, rejecting all Milanese peace overtures and insisting on unconditional surrender. It was a moment of grave historic importance when Frederick's hatred coloured his judgment and blocked all possibilities of a peaceful settlement. Milan and five other cities held out, and in October 1238 he had to unsuccessfully raise the siege of Brescia . Once again receiving Papal support, the Lombard League effectively countered Frederick's efforts, and the League was dissolved in 1250 once Frederick died. The Lombard League, founded in 1984 by Umberto Bossi and actually led by Giancarlo Giorgetti (national secretary) and Roberto Castelli (national president), is also one of the parties forming the Lega Nord . SEE ALSO |