FEDERICO II was born in Jesi in 1194. The mother Constance of Altavilla after childbirth is holding the little assisted by her maids. Costanza d'Altavilla at birth was 40 years old and because of advanced age; many did not believe her pregnancy. For this reason it was set up a canopy in the center of the square of Jesi; where she bore publicly; in order to dispel any doubt about the birth of the future emperor. Printing from the miniature code Chigi L. VIII; 1498 - 1503