Ugolino di Mallegni

Ugolino di Mallegni was a 13th-century Italian nobleman and politician. He was a member of the Mallegni family, a powerful and influential clan in the Republic of Pisa. Ugolino is best known for his involvement in the Guelph rebellion against the Ghibelline faction in Pisa. He was imprisoned and tortured by his enemies, but managed to escape and eventually became a key figure in the rebellion. Ugolino's story has been immortalized in Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy, where he is portrayed as a symbol of resistance against tyranny. Despite his historical significance, Ugolino's life remains somewhat shrouded in mystery, and his legacy continues to fascinate historians and scholars to this day.