Kingdom of Naples
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The Kingdom of Naples, officially the Kingdom of Sicily citra Pharum or "on this side of the lighthouse" was a state that ruled the part of the Italian Peninsula south of the Papal States between 1282
Naples in the 15th century
Naples during the revolt of Masaniello in 1647
View of Amalfi from the porch of the cathedral
Festival near Pozzuoli, by Franz Ludwig Catel
The Neapolitan Republic was established within the territory of the Kingdom of Naples and lasted from approximately October 22, 1647 until April 5, 1648. It emerged during the later stages of a major
Kingdom of Naples
…forests, buildings, and even royal fortresses, and titles. Due to this excessive taxation the people of Naples rose in revolt in 1647, forming the Neapolitan Republic with French assistance. The revolt was suppressed later that year by Spanish troops. After the War of the Spanish Succession in the early 18th century…
Naples surrenders to John of Austria. Painting by Carlo Coppola. Museo di San Martino.
Coin bearing coat of arms.