Visigothic Script (Littera Visigothica)

The Visigothic Script is a variant form of the Latin alphabet. It was used in the Visigoth kingdom of Hispania (modern Spain and Portugual), and to some extent in southern France from the late 7th century AD to the 13th century.

Visigothic Script

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Sample texts

Sample text in Visigothic

Source: http://litteravisigothica.com/calligraphy-basic-guide-to-writing-in-visigothic-script/

Sample text in the Visigothic script

Transliteration

Omnes homines dignitate et iure liberi et pares nascuntur, rationis et conscientiae participes sunt, quibus inter se concordiae studio est agendum.

Translation

All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.
(Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights)

Information about the Visigothic script
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visigothic_script
http://litteravisigothica.com/

Other versions of the Latin alphabet

Archaic Latin alphabet, Basque-style lettering, Carolingian Minuscule, Classical Latin alphabet, Fraktur, Gaelic script, Merovingian, Modern Latin alphabet, Roman Cursive, Rustic Capitals, Old English, Sütterlin, Visigothic Script

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