 In 1527, at the time of the Sack of Rome, Camillo Monaldeschi joined the army of Charles V and participated in the pillaging of Proceno, San Lorenzo and Grotte di Castro.Acquapendente was successfully defended but local animosities fueled destruction in the region of Orvieto.Camillo Monaldeschi brought a well-armed band from Trevinano to defend Torre Alfina.