Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor
In the Middle and Modern ages Susa remained important as a hub of roads connecting southern France to Italy. Taking part of the county or march of Turin (sometimes "march of Susa"). In 1167, Holy Roman Empress Beatrice hid herself at Susa after being attacked, disguised as a horse servant, until 1168. In 1174 Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor pillaged Susa in revenge.