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a monthly income. During the early 18th century, Cerisano's economic situation had deteriorated. In 1758, Prince
Domenico Sersale, another son of Geronimo Sersale, ordered the property entrusted to the notary Lorenzo Zupo, who continued to administer Cerisano even after the death of the Prince. Throughout the late 18th and 19th Cerisano largely remained under the administration of the Zupo family.
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Sersale was named prince and duke of Cerisano in 1657 and married Portia Sanseverino of Calvera. The marriage produced twins Horace and Diego. The family decided that Horace would inherit the estate and titles with the consent of his brother, and that the latter would be entitled to receive
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1339:Trebisacce
1204:San Lucido
1154:San Basile
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