Battle of Montebruno

Battle of Montebruno
Part of Astigiani Wars, Guelphs and Ghibellines

Montebruno today
Date25 February 1255 (1255-02-25)
Location
Result Astigiani victory
Belligerents
Asti (Guelph) County of Savoy (Ghibelline)
Commanders and leaders
William VII Thomas II of Savoy

The Battle of Montebruno took place between the Guelph City of Asti and the Ghibelline County of Savoy. Thomas II of Savoy invaded the territory of Asti, but he was defeated by the Astigiani army at Montebruno in Garzigliana, near Pinerolo. Thomas II had taken refuge in Turin, however there he was captured.


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