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Manfredonia

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Type Settlement
Usage Italian

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From the given name Manfredi, referring to a 13th-century king of Sicily. This is the name of a town in Apulia, Italy, founded by King Manfred on the site of the Roman city of Sipontum.

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RootManfredi (given name)
Surname DescendantManfredonia(Italian)
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Entry updated October 6, 2024

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