Robbiano
The story of Robbiano
Robbiano is a small hamlet located to the north of the inhabited center of Mediglia, on the outskirts of Milan. Of ancient origins, it has always been closely linked to the Milanese territory and belonged to the Pieve di San Giuliano Milanese. It borders Zeloforamagno and Peschiera Borromeo to the north, Cascina Mercugnano to the east, Mediglia to the south, and Carpianello and Bolgiano to the west.
At the census of 1751, the population of Robbiano amounted to 142 residents. In 1805, during the Napoleonic era, the number of inhabitants rose to 218, but in 1809 the Municipality of Robbiano was abolished and for the first time added to that of Mediglia. Later, in 1816, it regained autonomy thanks to the establishment of the Lombardo-Venetian Kingdom.
However, in 1841, the Austrians arranged for the definitive annexation of Robbiano to the Municipality of Mediglia, including the rationality of Napoleon's work.
The Episode of the Red Brigades
Robbiano became famous in 1974, when it was the scene of a shootout between the police and the Red Brigades member Roberto Ognibene. This shooting resulted in the death of Carabiniere Marshal Felice Maritano, killed by Ognibene who managed to escape. However, he was arrested after a few days.
The house where the shooting took place was a hideout of the Red Brigades and important documents of the terrorist organization were found inside.
Notes on Robbiano
Robbiano was an autonomous municipality until 1841, the year in which it was definitively annexed to Mediglia. Until the census of 1751, the number of inhabitants of the village amounted to 142, while during the Napoleonic era, in 1805, it had grown to 218. The hamlet of Robbiano was the scene of an episode of terrorism by the Red Brigades in 1974.
Related voices
Mediglia is the municipality to which Robbiano belongs. Furthermore, Robbiano was the scene of investigations into the terrorism of the Red Brigades that followed the shootout in 1974.
External links
For more information on Robbiano, please visit the Municipality of Mediglia's website.
