Logudoro/Torres

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Logudoro/Torres is an historical region of Sardinia, placed on the north-west portion of the island. In the Middle Ages Logudoro/Torres was the seat of a kingdom, one of the four "judicatures" (Giudicati) into which the island was divided.

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[edit] The Giudicato of Torres or Logudoro

When Arabs and Berbers became aggressive in expansion and piracy (around the 9th century), the Byzantines were unable to effectively defend Sardinia, so the Sardinian provincial "judges" assumed independent authority and provided for local defense.

The island became divided into four Giudicati, local provinces with autonomy: Gallura, Logudoro/Torres, Arborea, and Caralis. By 900, these districts had become four independent monarchies, their ruling princes usually titled as Giudici (Judges). During the Thirteenth century the Giudicato of Torres fell under the influence of Genoa expecially the families of Doria and Malaspina.

The first capital city was the ancient Torres (now Porto Torres), but it was to exposed at the Arabs attacks, so the capital was transferred to Sassari.

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