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Antonio I della Scala

1364 – 1388

Italian noble

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About Antonio I della Scala

Lived 1364 – 1388 (aged 23–24). Antonio I della Scala was a politician.

Antonio della Scala (1362 – 3 September 1388) was Lord of Verona from 1375 until 1387, initially together with his brother Bartolomeo.

Antonio was the illegitimate son of Cansignorio della Scala. At the latter's death, he was associated in the lordship with his brother Bartolomeo. In 1378 he married Samaritana da Polenta, daughter of Guido III da Polenta, lord of Ravenna. In 1381 he is believed to have caused Bartolomeo's death by poison, and reigned alone after 1381, until 1387, when he was deposed by Gian Galeazzo Visconti, Duke of Milan.

While on an expedition to Tuscany to gather soldiers to re-establish his rule in Verona, Antonio died suddenly in 1388, at the age of 26, in Tredozio near Faenza, under unclear circumstances. He was probably buried in Ravenna.

Antonio's brief but eventful reign is remembered for his efforts to improve Verona's fortunes and to maintain the legacy of his illustrious family, the della Scalas. His son was Canfrancesco della Scala claimant of the lordship of Verona.

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1364, Verona
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Who was Antonio I della Scala?

Italian noble

When was Antonio I della Scala born?

Antonio I della Scala was born in 1364 in Verona.

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Antonio I della Scala died on 5 August 1388 in Ravenna.

What was Antonio I della Scala's occupation?

Antonio I della Scala was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Antonio I della Scala

· Wikidata: Q3620396

· DBpedia: Antonio della Scala

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