Treaty of Montebello
On April 16, 1175, Frederick and the Lombard League negotiated peace at the Castle of Montebello, but after long talks, negotiations broke with no result. Frederick knew that a battle was imminent and traveled to Chiavenna to meet Henry the Lion. Henry the Lion however refused to help his cousin as he thought that Frederick's defeat would allow him to obtain greater power.
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—Sophocles (497–406/5 B.C.)
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