Complex sentence: In 1845, the Austrian government granted the title of baron (freiherr) with the predicate "Ghetaldi-Gondola" to Segismondo, he was Podestà of Ragusa by more than 13 years, counting on the respect and social support of the city.
Split into simpler sentences: In 1845, the Austrian government granted him the title of baron (freiherr) with the predicate "Ghetaldi-Gondola". He was podestà of Ragusa for more than 13 years, counting on the respect and social support of the city.