Mayor's Name, 1906 Birth Record #21, Geraci Siculo

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Mayor's Name, 1906 Birth Record #21, Geraci Siculo

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Is Rosario Purpura, the mayor also a lawyer? What is the meaning of the two words between: Purpura and Rosario ? Thanks your input.

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The words are: Cavaliere Avvocato

Yes he was a lawyer and possibly had a knighthood. He would have been addressed as "Sir".

Edit to add: He would have been addressed as either Cavaliere or Sir.

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It appears to be "Cavaliere Avvocato"

Avvocato is a lawyer.

Cavaliere is an honor (like a knighting) that was bestowed on this man for service (to country, industry, etc.)
The literal translation of Cavaliere is horseman.

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Angela & Tessa,

As always, thanks for your help. I can now finish the translation of this birth record.

John
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JOHN08 wrote: 13 Jun 2019, 06:17 Angela & Tessa,

As always, thanks for your help. I can now finish the translation of this birth record.

John
Good to hear. Glad we could help.

Angela
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