Stroncone, Italy
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| Comune di Stroncone | ||
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.svg) Stroncone within the Province of Terni |
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| Coordinates: 42°30′N 12°40′E / 42.500°N 12.667°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Umbria | |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Terni (TR) | |
| Frazioni | Aguzzo, Coppe, Finocchieto, Vasciano | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Nicola Beranzoli | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 71.4 km2 (27.6 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 451 m (1,480 ft) | |
| Population (2007) | ||
| • Total | 4,815 | |
| • Density | 67/km2 (170/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Stroncolini or Stronconesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 05039 | |
| Dialing code | 0744 | |
| Website | Official website | |
Stroncone is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Terni in the Italian region Umbria, located about 70 km southeast of Perugia and about 8 km south of Terni.
Located in southern Umbria, nearby the borders with Lazio, the municipality borders with Calvi dell'Umbria, Configni (RI), Cottanello (RI), Greccio (RI), Narni, Otricoli, Rieti (RI) and Terni.
It counts the hamlets (frazioni) of Aguzzo, Coppe, Finocchieto and Vasciano.
Although some have wanted to identify the site on which Stroncone is home to that of the old Trebula Suffena, there is no reliable news on the origin of the center. It is probable, however, that the settlement has arisen during the Middle Ages, perhaps starting with a small defensive element, a sighting tower guarded by some important aisles important for that time. Stroncone was, in fact, in a border area between the Longobard Duchy of Spoleto and the territory under the control of the Byzantines. Right from the name of one of the Dukes of Spoleto, Ugo, it would derive that of the center, obtained from the original "castrum Hugonis", corrupted in "Castrugone", "Strungone" and finally "Stroncone".
The first document attesting to the existence of the residence dates back to 1012, when Giovanni di Pietro gave to the monastery of San Simeone his possessions located in the territory of Stroncone, the houses and casalini that he owns within the "castle" of Stroncone and his portion of the church of Sant'Angelo, which is called "oratory" on this date.
ther documents from the XI century confirm the existence of a well-defined settlement, a true castle, with fortifications and walls, inside which there are houses, a square, and worship buildings. During this period, Stroncone is gravitating to Narni's orbit, as well as being part of the diocesan territory of this city. In order to counter the expansive policy of the municipality of Narni, perpetually disputed with the municipalities of Terni and Rieti, and with the aim of restructuring the Pontifical State, Innocent III will grant Stroncone municipal autonomy in 1215 (LANZI 1895). From this moment on, the policy of the center will always follow the guelph side so much that on the coat of arms of the commune appear the white cross on red background and the pontifical keys. Stroncone is next to Narni in supporting the Pope's army against the imperial troops of Frederick II of Swabia, supported by the municipality of Terni. With the 14th century the town, still following the destiny of Narni, appears ruled by the rectors of the Pontifical State (Ugo Augeri, Bernardus De Lacu, Pietro di Vico, Girolamo Orsini, Francesco Orsini, Nicola Orsini). 'Avignonese exile of the popes, vicars of the Holy See who govern through a commissioner.
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