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**SA DIE DE SA SARDIGNA**

Bona die de sa Sardigna a tottus is sardus/sos sardos! We celebrate the rebellion of Sardinians against the Piedmontese of 1794.

Today's special thread is about Sardinian Vespers! #SaDieDeSaSardigna #SardiniaDay

📸Angioy arrives in Sassari. Image
It starts in 1793. The kingdom of Sardinia passed in inheritance to the Savoy of Piedmont in ~1720, making them kings beside dukes. Sardinia is the main part of the Kingdom but the rulers reside in Turin, as they are not locals.

In 1789, France declared its rebellion against the
-monarchy, sentencing their rulers. The Revolution quickly spreads outside its confines, with France itself willing to expand.

In 1793, they prepare an attack to the Kingdom of Sardinia. They arrive and attack Cagliari, not managing in their intent because of local resistance.
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