Historical figure Mainardo I di Tirolo Gorizia

Born in: 1194  - Died in: 1258
Mainardo I of Tirolo-Gorizia (formerly Mainardo III of Gorizia) was Count of Gorizia and Istria (1220-1258) as Mainardo III of Gorizia and then also Count of Tirolo (1253-1258) as Mainardo I of Tirolo-Gorizia. He was the son of Enghelberto III count of Gorizia (died in 1220) and of Matilde di Pisino (died in 1245), probably daughter of Bertoldo III of Andechs.

Mainardo sided with the Staufen and Frederick II of Swabia made it in 1246 Lieutenant of Styria and, four years later, of Austria, soon stripped of his powers from Ottocaro II of Bohemia. He then tried to take Carinthia, but failed, despite having his father-in-law Alberto III of Tirolo at his side, losing the battle of Greifenburg against von Spanheim. The subsequent peace provided, in addition to the payment of heavy credits and the cession of some cities, the delivery of the sons of Mainardo (Mainardo and Alberto) as hostages. They remained in Werfen until 1258 or 1259.

On the death of Albert III of Tirolo in 1253 his daughter Adelaide, wife of Mainardo, inherited part of his titles and possessions. In Mainardo, therefore, touched the southern Tyrol, with the then capital Merano. He died in Castel Tirolo, where he was buried, in 1258.

After his death the two counties were again divided among their children. In Mainardo II it was the county of Tirolo and the title of count of Tirolo-Gorizia, to Alberto went the county of Gorizia with the title of Count of Gorizia-Tirolo,

Mainardo I di Tirolo Gorizia Visited places

Castello di Trussio

 Via Ruttars, 11 - 34070 Delegna del Collio - Gorizia
Castle/Fortress/Tower, Wedding/Convention/Concert location

The Trussio Castle is located in the homonymous village, a hamlet of Dolegna del Collio, in a strategic position on a hill overlooking the river Judrio. The origin is unknown, but it is assumed... see

Offered services

Location for Ceremonies and Conferences, Restaurant

Time period
Middle Ages

Where
Italy, Gorizia