 In 1409, Theodore and Facino succeeded in taking possession of Milan and Genoa.Theodore maintained possession of these places until 1413, when, despite several military expeditions, finding the government of both his Piedmontese and Lombard dominions too difficult, he gave them up in exchange for a large sum.After the death of Facino, Theodore had to fight the Visconti in Piedmont until an agreement was reached in 1417.