The Lombard coalition captured Ezzelino III da Romano, known as the "Son of the Devil," in 1259. They shackled him in a tower and starved him. He tore off his bandages and let his wounds fester. He refused food and let his body decay alive. He died slowly in agony. - Thar Tribune

The Lombard coalition captured Ezzelino III da Romano, known as the “Son of the Devil,” in 1259. They shackled him in a tower and starved him. He tore off his bandages and let his wounds fester. He refused food and let his body decay alive. He died slowly in agony.

The Ezzelini family is infamous for producing some of the most notorious figures in history, and none looms larger than Ezzelino III. Picture a man so feared that his reputation rivaled that of the devil himself. Intrigued? Let’s dive into his story. Born into power, Ezzelino showed his knack for leadership early on. By 1223, … Continue reading The Lombard coalition captured Ezzelino III da Romano, known as the “Son of the Devil,” in 1259. They shackled him in a tower and starved him. He tore off his bandages and let his wounds fester. He refused food and let his body decay alive. He died slowly in agony.