 Alberto Rezzato (1213) had the Paterines to contend against; he also brought many relics from the Holy Land.Blessed Gualla Ronio (1229), of the Friars Preachers, was distinguished for his virtue.Berardo Maggi (1275), a Guelph (papal supporter in the Investiture Conflict), was made Duke and Count of the city, and constructed among other works two canals diverting the waters of the Rivers Chiese and Mella, in order to furnish the motive force for many factories.