Sorgono
A Bit of History about Sorgono
Hi friends, today I want to talk to you about Sorgono, a Sardinian municipality located in the province of Nuoro. Sorgono has a population of around 1500 inhabitants and is the historical capital of the Mandamento of the Mandrolisai subregion in Barbagia. This village is located right in the geographic center of the island.
The territory of Sorgono has been inhabited since prehistoric times, with numerous artifacts attesting to the existence of the Nuragic Age. However, it is likely that the current settlement developed in the Middle Ages. During the Roman rule over Sardinia, the Sardinian people maintained their autonomy, defending themselves from the Romans who lived permanently in some coastal cities.
The Middle Ages and Entry into the Arborea Judicate
In the Middle Ages, Sorgono was part of the Arborea Judicate and was included in the Mandrolisai curatorship, which was also its capital. When the Judicate fell in 1410, it became part of the territories granted in fiefdom to Giovanni Deana. Later, Sorgono passed into the hands of Leonardo Cubello, who left it to his second son Salvatore, who in 1463 joined the village to the Marquisate of Oristano. In 1470 the territory of Sorgono was inherited by Leonardo Alagon, Marquis of Oristano. During this period, the Sanctuary of San Mauro Church was built, which later became an important place of worship.
Under Aragonese Rule
After the defeat of the Arborensi in 1478, Sorgono passed under Aragonese rule and was incorporated into the Mandrolisai Incontrada. In 1507, the privilege was granted to be directly administered by royal officials native to the village, chosen by election, until the rule of the Habsburgs.
The Feudal Period and the Abolition of the Feudal System
In 1711, the territory was subjected to feudal obligation under the county of San Martino, a fiefdom of the Valentino family, which lasted until 1839 when it was redeemed for the abolition of the feudal system wanted by the Savoy. During this period, the village became the capital of one of the provinces that were later abolished. In 1821, Sorgono became the capital of the Mandamento and the entire territory was administratively included in the province of Oristano.
Inclusion in the Administrative Division
In 1848, Sorgono was included in the administrative division with its seat in Cagliari and from 1859 of the eponymous province. Subsequently, the territory of Sorgono continued to develop, hosting important services for the surrounding area, such as hospitals and tax offices.
In conclusion, Sorgono is a place rich in history that deserves to be visited. With its central location on the island, this village is the ideal place to discover the culture and traditions of Sardinia.
