Gagliano Castelferrato (
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: Galaria;
Sicilian: ''Gagghianu'') is a ''
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'' in
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in the
Province of Enna. The town was the site of the
Battle of Gagliano in 1300 during the
War of the Sicilian Vespers.
[Stanton, Charles D. “LAURIA’S LAST GREAT CAMPAIGN (SUMMER 1299–SPRING 1300).” In ''Roger of Lauria (c.1250-1305): “Admiral of Admirals,”'' NED-New edition., 271–88. Boydell & Brewer, 2019. .]
References
Municipalities of the Province of Enna
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