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The Pisans soon acquired the sovereignty over the whole island with the exception of Arborea, which continued to be independent.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" Various
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Arborea is a curious small tree, producing brownish-yellow flowers in mid-winter.
Gardening for the Million Alfred Pink
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It was not until 1403 that the kings of Aragon were able to conquer the district of Arborea, which, under the celebrated Eleonora
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" Various
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Arborea, for the expulsion of the Spaniards; sustaining no less than ten sieges, courageously defended, in the short interval between 1332 and
Rambles in the Islands of Corsica and Sardinia with Notices of their History, Antiquities, and Present Condition. Thomas Forester
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Roman emperors, under Gialetus, one of the citizens, who made himself king of the whole island, his three brothers becoming governors of Torres (in the N.W.), Arborea (in the S.W.) and Gallura (in the N.E. of the island).
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" Various
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In 1390 it was united to the giudicatura of Arborea, of which it became the capital, but in 1420 it fell into the hands of the
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 13: Revelation-Stock 1840-1916 1913
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In the tenth century there were four of these judges in Torres, Arborea, Gallura, and
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 13: Revelation-Stock 1840-1916 1913
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Bishops of Arborea are mentioned for the first time in the letters of Gregory VII.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 11: New Mexico-Philip 1840-1916 1913
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The latter aided by Branca Doris, judge of Logudoro and lord of Alghero, Ugone of Arborea, and the commune of Sassari, began war against the Pisans, who in 1324 had to sign a treaty which left them only the port and lagoon of Cagliari and two suburbs; and from these they were expelled later.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 13: Revelation-Stock 1840-1916 1913
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On the defeat of the Pisans it was necessary to subdue the ancient allies: i.e. the Genoese and the rulers of Arborea.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 13: Revelation-Stock 1840-1916 1913
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