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Pennise, absolutely rare, is probably due to errors in transcription by Pennisi which is specific to Catania, could derive from the toponym Pennisi di Acireale (CT). A prominent figure was Agostino Pennisi, baron of Floristella, (1832 - 1885). additions provided by Alfio Pennisi of Floristella The Pennisi also known as Pennisi di Floristella belong to a very prominent Sicilian noble family. Historically, the first records date back to the 17th century when the Pennisi acted as attorneys and notaries of the Real Patrimonio. In 1784 Salvatore Pennisi was awarded the title of Baron of Floristella. From the 19th century the Pennisi were Lords of S. Margherita or Fogliarini. They took up residence in Acireale, where they built a sumptuous palace near the Piazza del Duomo. The most prominent exponent was Agostino Pennisi (1832 - 1885) who is known above all because he restored the ancient baths and allowed Acireale to enjoy a certain moment of notoriety because of the illustrious guests, including the royals Umberto I ° of Savoy and Queen Margherita, Richard Wagner, Ernesto Renan and the Neapolitan doctor Cardarelli. Large estates and a series of important sulfur mines belonged to the Pennisi di Floristella family (including the one near Valguarnera Caropepe (EN) where today the homonymous Floristella-Grottacalda Mining Park was established).
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