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Giudicati were Sardinian medieval autochtonous regions which existed from about 900 AD. Originally they were Byzantine districts that became independent during the [[Arab] war against Byzantium. Their governors were the Iudikes (it.: Giudici'), elected by the Corona de Logu (Parliament). Their names were (N to S): Logudoro, Gallura, Arborea, Calari. They lost their independence between 1258 and 1410, against Pisa and Aragon.

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