Overview
Opizzo Malaspina known as Opizzino (late 11th century - 1254 ) was the forefather of the Spino Fiorito branch of the Malaspina Family.
Biography
Opizzo Malaspina was born around the end of the 12th century from Guglielmo Malaspina and he's most famous for being the forefather of the branch of the Spino Fiorito in the Malaspina family.
Marriage and children
Although there is no certain information, Opizzo's wife is thought to be Caterina di Niccolò Della Volta of Genoa, we know however that she certainly had four children: Franceschino, Bernabò, Isnardo and Alberto.
Agreements and Career
The first reference to Opizzo in the oath of concord between the Malaspina and the cities of Milan and Piacenza dates back to 1212, an agreement previously signed by his father Guglielmo and Conrad Malaspina.
Together with his father in 1213, he made arrangements with the municipality of Lucca.
From 1220 he became the head of the family following the death of his father, even though from the year before he had held important positions starting from his participation in the Genoese expedition against the Ventimiglia family.
At a later time, Opizzo also broke the agreement previously signed with the municipality of Piacenza for having occupied the fortification of Pietracorva.
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