1561 DUELING MANIFESTO DELL ILL. SIGNOR LODOVICO BIRAGO antique 16th CENTURY

Dueling - Birago, LudovicoMANIFESTO DELL ILL. SIGNOR LODOVICO BIRAGOManifesto of the ill. Mr. Lodouico Birago with other writings, from which we know what happened between him Mr. and Scipion known as de' VimercatoTurin, after Martino Crauotto; 1561  (dated at colophon)Size 6 1/4 by 8 1/4"Original  limp vellum, soiledText in Italian =======================In 1561 he published the "Manifesto of the ill. Signor Lodovico Birago with other writings, from which we know what happened between him Signor and Scipion known as de' Vimercato" where he explains why he could not accept the challenge to a duel with Scipione Vimercati fixed in the lands of Ludovico Pico, lord of Mirandola, since for Birago Vimercati was not noble. The Manifesto contained a group of documents that were supposed to prove the obscure birth of Vimercati and an opinion by G. A. Giacomello, doctor of law and royal auditor, who supported the impossibility of the duel. Birago's accusations were skillfully countered by Vimercati who invalidated all the documents he cited as false and made use of the opinions of illustrious Italian champions of chivalric precepts to demonstrate that Birago was just a coward.=======================================Ludovico Birago ( Milan , 1509 – Carmagnola , 28 December 1572 ) was an Italian leader .Son of Cesare Birago and Laura Francesca Della Torre, he became governor of Chivasso and Verolengo in 1539 by order of Francis I of France and in 1544 he took part in the Battle of Ceresole . In 1548 Henry II of France appointed him "lieutenant of Mr. Pietro Strozzi of the Italian infantry in Piedmont".In 1556 he conquered Gattinara which had been retaken by the Spanish, and from 1559 to 1572 he governed the Marquisate of Saluzzo in the absence of Ludovico Gonzaga-Nevers who was its holder.In 1561 he published the "Manifesto of the illustrious lord Lodovico Birago with other writings, through which one knows what happened between this lord and Scipion called de' Vimercato" where he explains why he could not accept the challenge to a duel with Scipione Vimercati set in the lands of Ludovico Pico, lord of Mirandola , because for Birago Vimercati was not noble. He tried to mediate in the issues that opposed the Piedmontese Protestants to the policy desired by the papacy by negotiating with the reformed and showing himself tolerant. His attitude induced Pope Pius V to send the Lord of Villaparis to Saluzzo to induce him to adopt a harsher policy towards the reformed [ 1 ] . This action of the Pope convinced him in 1567 to have Ludovico Gonzaga-Nevers sign an edict that ordered the Protestants to present themselves to the authorities within twenty-four hours, "under penalty of confiscation of life and property".In 1569 he took over the government of Carmagnola where there was much friction with Roger de St-Lary, lord of Bellegarde, linked to the Huguenot party and future Marshal of France ================================Please see my other auctions Thank You Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. 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SIGNOR LODOVICO BIRAGO Manifesto of the ill. Mr. Lodouico Birago with other writings, from which we know what happened between him Mr. and Scipion known as de' Vimercato Turin, after Martino Crauotto; 1561  (dated at colophon) Size 6 1/4 by 8 1/4" Original  limp vellum, soiled Text in Italian ======================= In 1561 he published the "Manifesto of the ill. Signor Lodovico Birago with other writings, from which we know what happened between him Signor and Scipion known as de' Vimercato" where he explains why he could not accept the challenge to a duel with Scipione Vimercati fixed in the lands of Ludovico Pico, lord of Mirandola, since for Birago Vimercati was not noble. The Manifesto contained a group of documents that were supposed to prove the obscure birth of Vimercati and an opinion by G. A. Giacomello, doctor of law and royal auditor, who supported the impossibility of the duel. Birago's accusations were skillfully countered by Vimercati who invalidated all the documents he cited as false and made use of the opinions of illustrious Italian champions of chivalric precepts to demonstrate that Birago was just a coward. ======================================= Ludovico Birago ( Milan , 1509 – Carmagnola , 28 December 1572 ) was an Italian leader . Son of Cesare Birago and Laura Francesca Della Torre, he became governor of Chivasso and Verolengo in 1539 by order of Francis I of France and in 1544 he took part in the Battle of Ceresole . In 1548 Henry II of France appointed him "lieutenant of Mr. Pietro Strozzi of the Italian infantry in Piedmont". In 1556 he conquered Gattinara which had been retaken by the Spanish, and from 1559 to 1572 he governed the Marquisate of Saluzzo in the absence of Ludovico Gonzaga-Nevers who was its holder. In 1561 he published the "Manifesto of the illustrious lord Lodovico Birago with other writings, through which one knows what happened between this lord and Scipion called de' Vimercato" where he explains why he could not accept the challenge to a duel with Scipione Vimercati set in the lands of Ludovico Pico, lord of Mirandola , because for Birago Vimercati was not noble. He tried to mediate in the issues that opposed the Piedmontese Protestants to the policy desired by the papacy by negotiating with the reformed and showing himself tolerant. His attitude induced Pope Pius V to send the Lord of Villaparis to Saluzzo to induce him to adopt a harsher policy towards the reformed [ 1 ] . This action of the Pope convinced him in 1567 to have Ludovico Gonzaga-Nevers sign an edict that ordered the Protestants to present themselves to the authorities within twenty-four hours, "under penalty of confiscation of life and property". In 1569 he took over the government of Carmagnola where there was much friction with Roger de St-Lary, lord of Bellegarde, linked to the Huguenot party and future Marshal of France ================================ Please see my other auctions Thank You Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

• Topic:Historical
• Binding:Vellum
• Subject:History
• Language:Italian
• Original/Facsimile:Original
• Year Printed:1561