L'Aquila
L'Aquila, Abruzzo/Italy Aquila degli Abruzzi A province and a city founded c.1240 on the order of Frederick II†, Holy Roman Emperor, who gave it an imperial eagle, aquila, for its emblem from which the town took its name. The former name meant ‘Eagle of the Abruzzi (Mountains)’ and was in use 1863–1939.
L'Aquila, Abruzzo/Italy Aquila degli Abruzzi A province and a city founded c.1240 on the order of Frederick II†, Holy Roman Emperor, who gave it an imperial eagle, aquila, for its emblem from which the town took its name. The former name meant ‘Eagle of the Abruzzi (Mountains)’ and was in use 1863–1939.
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JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "L'Aquila." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. Oxford University Press. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (July 9, 2009). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-LAquila.html