Giove, Umbria facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Giove
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| Comune di Giove | ||
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| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Umbria | |
| Province | Terni (TR) | |
| Frazioni | Amelia, Attigliano, Bassano in Teverina (VT), Bomarzo (VT), Orte (VT), Penna in Teverina | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 15.19 km2 (5.86 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 292 m (958 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,922 | |
| • Density | 126.53/km2 (327.71/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Giovesi | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
05024
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| Dialing code | 0744 | |
| Patron saint | St. John the Baptist | |
| Saint day | 24 June | |
Giove is a small town in the province of Terni, located in the Umbria region of central Italy. It is known as a comune, which is like a municipality or local government area in Italy.
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A Look Back in Time: Giove's History
Giove has a long and interesting history, with its roots going back many centuries. It was often a place that powerful families and groups wanted to control.
Early Mentions and Conflicts
The first time Giove was mentioned in a historical document was in 1191. Back then, it was called Castel di Juvo. This castle was built high up, looking over the Tiber Valley. Because of its important location, the land around Giove was often fought over. Two main groups, the lords of Alviano and the Roman Catholic Church, both wanted control of this area.
Changing Hands: From Popes to Powerful Families
Over the years, Giove changed owners many times.
- In 1481, Pope Sixtus IV gave the fief (a piece of land given in exchange for loyalty) of Giove to Lucrezia Appiani of Aragon. She was the widow of a powerful leader named Pino III Ordelaffi.
- Later, in 1514, the famous Farnese family bought the castle and its lands.
- However, the Farnese family soon sold Giove. They sold it for 65,000 scudi (an old Italian currency) to two brothers from the Mattei family: Ciriaco and Asdrubale. This sale was officially approved by Pope Clement VIII.
Becoming a Duchy and French Influence
The Mattei family became very important in Giove.
- In 1643, Pope Urban VIII issued a papal bull (a special official order from the Pope). This order recognized Giove as a Duchy of the Mattei family. This meant that Girolamo Mattei became the first Duca di Giove, or Duke of Giove.
- Years later, in 1796, Napoleon's army arrived in Italy. Giove became part of the Trasimeno department, which was directly controlled by the French government.
Return to Papal States and Italian Unification
After Napoleon's power ended, Giove went back to being part of the Papal States and was again under the control of the House of Mattei. However, this did not last forever. In 1860, Giove became part of the newly formed Kingdom of Italy. This was a big moment when many different parts of Italy came together to form one country.
See also
In Spanish: Giove para niños
