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Who was the main ancestor and propagating trunk of this illustrious lineage is ignored for its remote antiquity, being therefore traditional and immemorial the nobility of their children, who have always and everywhere enjoyed the consideration and preeminences corresponding to their lustrous births Not being the most enlightened of its lines, it took root and flourished in Burgos (Spain). Studies show that his first known descendant in Naples was Francesco, who held important positions in the provinces of Capitania and Bari. This family demonstrated its greatness in the times of the favorite Count-Duke of King Felipe II. They settled towards the end of the 16th century in Bitonto and there, registered with the nobility, also obtained the fiefs of Castel Mezzano, Pietra Pertosa, Orioro and Oliveto, which were inherited by the Leonardis family. From 1740 the Order of Gerosolimitano was received with justice. In January 1723, Girolamo was made Duke of Castelmezzano. Another Girolamo, was the last heir to the fief of said lands. His son Baltassarre, has his wife Teresa Dávalos, Princess of Torrebuena Eduardo, father of another Baltassarre. In addition to the title of Duca de Castel Mezzano, this family was invested with the title of Príncipes de Torrebuena, inherited from Casa Dávalos and also that of Duques de Celenza, the latter in 1609. There is land and mayorship of this lineage in the city of Burgos, where it has a sumptuous chapel. In the memorable battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, Fernan García de L., Commander of the Order of Santiago, acquired the reputation of a hard-working captain. General Don Pedro de Lerma was one of the conquerors of Peru and his daughter married Captain Don Diego de Mercado. We also remember Mr. Hernando de L., Governor of Tucuman, a native of Seville, son of Mr. Francisco

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