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The 'Da Carrara' family was one of the most influential families in the history of Padua and the surrounding region. Their history spans several centuries and includes moments of great power and decline. Here is an overview of their chronology:
11th century: Settlement of a 'Litulfo di Gumberto' with free allodial properties in the Paduan castle that gave the family name 'Da Carrara'.
13th century: 'Carraresi' became counts and obtained jurisdictional powers and tributes in their home area.
After the 13th century: Decadence of the family following losses of property and prerogatives during struggles with 'Ezzelino' and the strong autonomy acquired by the Commune of Padua.
1318: 'Iacopo I il Grande' acquires the Seigniory of Padua, becoming Capitano del Popolo for life.
1319: Cession of the custody of the Paduan fortresses to "Cangrande della Scala" after his appointment as imperial vicar.
1324: Death of 'Iacopo I il Grande'.
1328: Cession of Padua to "Cangrande" by Marsilio, obtaining the title of Vicar.
1337: Marsilio joins the Venetian-Florentine league against the "Scaligeri" and regains lordship of Padua in 1338.
1339: 'Ubertino' was recognised by Venice and ruled cruelly, but took care of trade and infrastructure.
1347: Assassination of 'Marsilietto Papafava' by 'Iacopino II'.
1347 - 1350: 'Iacopino II' received 'Francesco Petrarca' and was in turn murdered by 'Guglielmo da Carrara'.
1350 - 1355: 'Francis I the Elder' locked up 'Iacopino' and began a policy of expansion.
1361: Occupation of Feltre and Belluno, followed by an onerous peace with Venice in 1372.
1378 - 1381: Participation in the war of Chioggia and subsequent defeat.
1383 - 1386: Occupation of Treviso, Ceneda, Feltre and Belluno.
End of the 14th century: Expulsion and imprisonment of 'Francesco il Vecchio' by the 'Visconti'.
1402: Death of 'Gian Galeazzo Visconti' as he was preparing to attack Padua.
1404: Conquest of the city of Verona by 'Francesco II'.
1406: Final defeat and imprisonment of 'Francesco Novello' by Venice, followed by his assassination in the Doge's Palace together with his sons.
August 1405: End of the 'Da Carrara' seigniory and end of the autonomous existence of the Paduan state.
The 'Da Carrara' family left a significant mark on the history of the region, with moments of great power and tragic declines that shaped the destiny of Padua and the surrounding towns.

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