Giudicato of Cagliari: Map & History
The Judicate of Cagliari was one of the four kingdoms or judicates into which Sardinia was divided during the Middle Ages.
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The Judicate of Cagliari was one of the four kingdoms or judicates into which Sardinia was divided during the Middle Ages.
Giudicato of Cagliari in Depth
Origins and extent
The exact date of founding of the Judicate of Cagliari is unknown. After the Byzantine Empire's conquest of Sardinia in 534 as part of the Vandalic War, the island became one of the provinces of the Exarchate of Africa and was governed by a magistrate, Iudex Provinciae, resident in Cagliari.
Sardinia remained a Byzantine province until the early 8th century, when Arab and Berber expansionism and piracy on the Mediterranean began to make communications with the Imperial government at Constantinople very difficult. The Arabs began their conquest of Sicily in 827, and Sardinia itself endured several Moorish raids.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Judicate of Cagliari (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Giudicato of Cagliari: Key Facts
| Capital | Cagliari |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1000 |
| Dissolved | 1258 |
Succeeded by
- Kingdom of Sardinia
Facts from Wikidata Q2297073 (CC0).
Giudicato of Cagliari Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Giudicato of Cagliari appears, with the other states of the time.
Giudicato of Cagliari Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 10,263 km² in 1182 CE.
Giudicato of Cagliari: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Giudicato of Cagliari exist?
Giudicato of Cagliari is dated to 866 CE – 1187 CE, in the Early Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Giudicato of Cagliari?
The capital of Giudicato of Cagliari was Santa Igia.
How large was Giudicato of Cagliari at its peak?
At its peak in 1182 AD Giudicato of Cagliari covered about 10,263 km².
How did the map of Giudicato of Cagliari change over time?
Giudicato of Cagliari appears on 3 dated world maps in the atlas, from 900 CE to 1100 CE. Each shows its borders in that year next to the other states of the time.
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