The property of Guglielmo II of Adelardi,…

The property of Guglielmo II of Adelardi, the last of the House of Adelardi, had passed, at his death in 1146, as the dowry of his niece the Marchesella, to Obizzo I of Este.

There had been considerable hostility between the newly entered Este family and the prominent Salinguerra family, but after considerable struggles Azzo VII of Este is nominated perpetual podestà in 1242.