 He fought for the Visconti of Milan and later become "capitano generale" of Florence.In 1392 numerous minor fiefs in the Perugine territory, including Assisi, Nocera, Orvieto, Deruta and Todi, fearing to lose their independence as part of the Papal States, gave themselves to Michelotti in exchange of military protection.The following year turmoils in Perugia brought power to the "Ruspanti" ("Rough") party against the "Beccherini", who were of noble origin.