Albert Atto I (Italian: Alberto Azzo) (died 1029) was the son of ObertoII and Railend, widow of Sigfred, Count of Seprio. He was a member of theObertenghi (or Adalbertini) family.
Albert first appears in the historical record in 1011. On 10 May 1013, hewas acting as a missus in Italy. In 1014, he inherited the counties ofLuni, Tortona, Genoa, and Milan on his father''s death. His holdings wereextensive and both feudal and allodial. Albert and his brothers Hugh,Adalbert (IV), and Obizzo all carried the title margrave. Their sisterBertha married Arduin of Italy to ally the Anscarid and Obertengafamilies. Another sister named Bertha married Ulric Manfred II of Turin.Albert himself married Adelaide, a Salian and relative of Lanfranc, Countof Aucia.
At first, Albert and his brothers supported their brother-in-law Arduinagainst the Emperor Henry II in the war for the Italian throne. In 1014,he did not oppose Henry''s imperial coronation, but after Henry left inMay, he sought to aid Arduin. After July, he confiscated Solingen, robbedthe church, and assaulted Pavia, Vercelli, and Novara. In 1019, hereconciled with Henry, but in 1022, all four brothers were captured byHenry''s forces and Albert submitted, receiving the iudiciaria (right ofjustice) in Monselice. In Spring 1026, Albert joined Ulric Manfred indefending Pavia from Conrad II.
Albert left one son: Albert Azzo II.
Albert first appears in the historical record in 1011. On 10 May 1013, hewas acting as a missus in Italy. In 1014, he inherited the counties ofLuni, Tortona, Genoa, and Milan on his father''s death. His holdings wereextensive and both feudal and allodial. Albert and his brothers Hugh,Adalbert (IV), and Obizzo all carried the title margrave. Their sisterBertha married Arduin of Italy to ally the Anscarid and Obertengafamilies. Another sister named Bertha married Ulric Manfred II of Turin.Albert himself married Adelaide, a Salian and relative of Lanfranc, Countof Aucia.
At first, Albert and his brothers supported their brother-in-law Arduinagainst the Emperor Henry II in the war for the Italian throne. In 1014,he did not oppose Henry''s imperial coronation, but after Henry left inMay, he sought to aid Arduin. After July, he confiscated Solingen, robbedthe church, and assaulted Pavia, Vercelli, and Novara. In 1019, hereconciled with Henry, but in 1022, all four brothers were captured byHenry''s forces and Albert submitted, receiving the iudiciaria (right ofjustice) in Monselice. In Spring 1026, Albert joined Ulric Manfred indefending Pavia from Conrad II.
Albert left one son: Albert Azzo II.
- 1029 - Death -
PARENT (M) Otbert II, Margrave of Milan | |||
Birth | |||
Death | |||
Marriage | to Railend | ||
Father | Otbert I, Margrave of Milan | ||
Mother | ? | ||
PARENT (F) Railend | |||
Birth | |||
Death | |||
Marriage | to Sigfred, Count of Seprio | ||
Marriage | to Otbert II, Margrave of Milan | ||
Father | ? | ||
Mother | ? | ||
CHILDREN | |||
F | Bertha of Milan | ||
Birth | |||
Death | |||
Marriage | to Ulric Manfred II of Turin | ||
M | Alberto Azzo I, Margrave of Milan | ||
Birth | |||
Death | 1029 | ||
Marriage | to Adelaide |
PARENT (M) Alberto Azzo I, Margrave of Milan | |||
Birth | |||
Death | 1029 | ||
Marriage | to Adelaide | ||
Father | Otbert II, Margrave of Milan | ||
Mother | Railend | ||
PARENT (F) Adelaide | |||
Birth | |||
Death | |||
Marriage | to Alberto Azzo I, Margrave of Milan | ||
Father | ? | ||
Mother | ? | ||
CHILDREN | |||
M | Alberto Azzo II, Margrave of Milan | ||
Birth | 997 or July 10, 1009 | Modena | |
Death | 20 AUG 1097 | Modena | |
Marriage | ABT 1050 | to Garsinde du Maine | |
Marriage | to Vitalia Orseolo | ||
Marriage | mistress | to Matilda | |
Marriage | 1036 | to Kunigunde of Altdorf |
1 Alberto Azzo I, Margrave of Milan d: 1029
+ Adelaide
2 Alberto Azzo II, Margrave of Milan b: 997 or July 10, 1009 d: 20 AUG 1097
+ Matilda