Marianus IV of Arborea
| Marianus IV | |||||
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Marianus IV of Arborea, church of San Nicola (Ottana) | |||||
| Judge/King of Arborea | |||||
| Reign | 1347–1376 | ||||
| Predecessor | Peter III | ||||
| Successor | Hugh III | ||||
| Born | Marianu De Serra-Bas 1319 Oristano, Sardinia | ||||
| Died | May 1376 (aged 56–57) Oristano, Sardinia | ||||
| Spouse | Timbora de Roccabertí | ||||
| Issue | Hugh III, King of Arborea Beatrice, Viscountess of Narbonne Eleanor, Queen of Arborea An unnamed daughter | ||||
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| House | Cervera (Serra Bas branch) | ||||
| Father | Hugh II, King of Arborea | ||||
| Mother | Benedetta | ||||
Marianus IV (in Sardinian: Marianu IV de Arbarèe, in aragonese: Marià IV d'Arborea, 1319–1376), called the Great, was the Judge (king) of Arborea, kingdom in the island of Sardinia, from 1347 to his death. He was, as his nickname indicates, the greatest sovereign of Arborea. He was a legislator and a warrior whose reign saw the commencement of massive codification of the laws of his realm and incessant warfare with the Crown of Aragon. He was also a religious man, who had connections to Catherine of Siena. He was, in short, a "wise legislator, able politician, and valiant warrior."