One of this entity's leaders formed the "Company of Death" that notably employed a war wagon known as the Carroccio. Founded through an oath taken at Pontida, this entity was left isolated following the defeat of a so-called "Commune" at Monte Porzio. This entity organized the Diet of Roncaglia and won its largest victory largely due to the lack of participation by (*) Henry the Lion, who chose instead to consolidate power in Saxony. This group won the Battle of Legnano against its major rival, who had earlier sacked Milan after a dispute with this group's major ally, Pope Alexander III. For 10 points, identify this group of Italian states that fought Frederick Barba
One of this entity's leaders formed the "Company of Death" that notably employed a war wagon known as the Carroccio. Founded through an oath taken at Pontida, this entity was left isolated following the defeat of a so-called "Commune" at Monte Porzio. This entity organized the Diet of Roncaglia and won its largest victory largely due to the lack of participation by (*) Henry the Lion, who chose instead to consolidate power in Saxony. This group won the Battle of Legnano against its major rival, who had earlier sacked Milan after a dispute with this group's major ally, Pope Alexander III. For 10 points, identify this group of Italian states that fought Frederick Barbarossa, a "league" named for a Northern Italian region.
One of this entity's leaders formed the "Company of Death" that notably employed a war wagon known as the Carroccio.
the {Lombard} League