Adalbert Atto of Canossa

Adalbert Atto (or Adalberto Azzo) (died 13 February 988) was the first Count of Canossa and founder of that noble house which eventually was to play a determinant role in the political settling of Regnum Italicum and the Investiture Controversy in the eleventh and twelfth centuries.

Adalbert Atto
SuccessorTedald
Died(988-02-13)13 February 988
Noble familyHouse of Canossa
Spouse(s)Hildegard (of the Supponid family)
FatherSigifred of Lucca
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