Giudicato of Gallura

The Giudicato of Gallura (Italian: Giudicato di Gallura, Sardinian: Judicadu de Gallura) was one of four Sardinian giudicati of the Middle Ages. These were de facto independent states ruled by judges bearing the title iudex (giudice). 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

The Giudicato of Gallura (Italian: Giudicato di Gallura, Sardinian: Judicadu de Gallura) was one of four Sardinian giudicati of the Middle Ages. These were de facto independent states ruled by judges bearing the title iudex (giudice). 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.