By 1344, he had conquered Alessandria, Asti, Tortona, Bra and Alba. On 22 April 1345, at the Battle of Gamenario, he defeated the Angevine vicar Reforza d'Angoult, who died in the battle.
By 1344, he had conquered Alessandria, Asti, Tortona, Bra, and Alba. On April 22, 1345, at the Battle of Gamenario, he triumphed over the Angevine cleric Reforza d'Angoult, who perished in the battle.