Casane Astigiane

Casane Astigiane

The Casane Astigiane (Italian for "Houses of Asti") were the major family banking houses of Asti, Italy in the middle ages. Their economic activities included currency exchange and lending.

Guelf Families

* Solaro. Without a doubt the most influential Guelf house.
* Falletti
* Troja
* Malabaila

Ghibelline Families

* Guttuari, most powerful Ghibelline family, often aligned with the rulers of Montferrat. With the Turco and the Isnardi families they created the powerful De Castello consortium.
* Isnardi
* Turco
* Scarampi
* Alfieri

Non-aligned Families

* Roero
* Pelletta
* Asinari

Bibliography

See Also

*Asti

External links

* [http://www.comune.asti.it/uffici/area-2/archivio-storico/centro-studi.shtml Centro studi sui Lombardi]
* [http://www.comune.asti.it/cultura/stemmi/index.shtml stemmi delle famiglie nobili di Asti ]


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Нужен реферат?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Turco (family) — The Turco, Turchi or sometimes Turco dei De Castello family s rise to prominence originated in 12th century Asti, Italy, and later the surrounding comunes of Frinco, Mombercelli, Montemagno, Tonco, Viale, and in part Barbaresco, Neive,… …   Wikipedia

  • Solaro (family) — The Solaro family was the most powerful medieval banking family in Asti, Italy. At the height of their power, they were owners of 24 castles within Asti s communal territory. They were also present in Genoa in the 12th C. and acquired holdings in …   Wikipedia

  • Asti — For other uses, see Asti (disambiguation). Asti   Comune   Città di Asti …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”