San Giovanni in Galdo, Campobasso, Molise, Italy Genealogy

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Guide to San Giovanni in Galdo municipality, Italy ancestry, family history, and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.

History[edit | edit source]

Earliest Settlement during the 2nd century BC with the construction of an Italic temple. Fortified Settlement (Castrum) during the 11th century.

Jurisdictions:

  • Roman Republic/Empire: Part of the Roman province of Samnium.
  • Medieval Period: Likely under the control of various Lombard, Norman, and Swabian rulers.
  • Later Periods: Part of the Kingdom of Naples, Two Sicilies, and ultimately the Kingdom of Italy.

Major events:

  • 2nd century BC: Construction of the Italic temple.
  • 11th century: Establishment as a "castrum" (fortified settlement).
  • 1456 Earthquake: Major landslide divided the town in two, creating the "Morrutto" area.
  • 18th-century Earthquake: Devastating earthquake led to a period of reconstruction with new architectural styles.
  • French Administration in the Kingdom of Naples (19th century): Introduction of new forms of government and community participation.[1]

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. Wikipedia contributors, "San Giovanni in Galdo," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Giovanni_in_Galdo, accessed 8 January 2025.