Born in Monza around 1295, he was a member of an important Ghibelline family of that city.
He took an active part in the political struggles of his time, siding with the party of the Visconti, lords of Milan.
He was also a member of the Council of the Twelve which administered the city, and on one occasion was ambassador to Venice.

He is however noted as an historian.
Born in Monza around 1295, he was a member of an important Ghibelline family of that city. He took an active part in the political struggles of his time, siding with the party of the Visconti, lords of Milan. He was also a member of the Council of the Twelve which administered the city, and on one occasion was ambassador to Venice.
He is however noted as an historian.
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