Giudicato of Gallura: Map & History
The Judicate of Gallura was one of four Sardinian judicates in the Middle Ages.
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The Judicate of Gallura was one of four Sardinian judicates in the Middle Ages. These were independent states whose rulers bore the title iudex, judge. Gallura, a name which comes from gallus, meaning rooster (cock), was subdivided into ten curatoriae governed by curatores under the judge. In the 13th century, the arms of Gallura contained a rooster.
Giudicato of Gallura in Depth
Origins
Gallura began as a province of the Eastern Roman or Byzantine Empire. After the Arab conquest of Sicily in 827 AD, Sardinia was effectively cut off from regular communication with the imperial government in Constantinople. Unable to receive instruction or support from the empire, the provincial Byzantine magistrates, who were known as iudices (meaning "judges"; the Latin word evolved into the medieval Sardinian "Judicados"), continued to rule autonomously. By the 9th Century a single archontate was formed to govern the entire island, still nominally a byzantine province. It's theorized that familiares of the archon were established as dignitaries in the Sardinian provinces.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Judicate of Gallura (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Giudicato of Gallura: Key Facts
| Capital | Olbia |
|---|---|
| Founded | 8th century |
| Dissolved | 1296 |
Succeeded by
- Kingdom of Sardinia
Facts from Wikidata Q2723760 (CC0).
Giudicato of Gallura Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Giudicato of Gallura appears, with the other states of the time.
Giudicato of Gallura Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 4,598 km² in 1208 CE.
Giudicato of Gallura: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Giudicato of Gallura exist?
Giudicato of Gallura is dated to 866 CE – 1209 CE, in the Early Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Giudicato of Gallura?
The capital of Giudicato of Gallura was Civita.
How large was Giudicato of Gallura at its peak?
At its peak in 1208 AD Giudicato of Gallura covered about 4,598 km².
How did the map of Giudicato of Gallura change over time?
Giudicato of Gallura appears on 4 dated world maps in the atlas, from 900 CE to 1200 CE. Each shows its borders in that year next to the other states of the time.
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