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
Naples surrenders to John of Austria. Painting by Carlo Coppola. Museo di San Martino.
Coin bearing coat of arms.
Neapolitan Revolt of 1647
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The Neapolitan Revolt of 1647 was a popular revolt by the people of Naples led by Tommaso Aniello. Throughout the Thirty Years' War, rage and discontent arose among the Neapolitan residents against th
Neapolitan Republic (1647–1648)
…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 revolt against Spanish rule that had begun in July 1647, initially led by figures such as Masaniello and Giulio Genoino against the administration of King Philip IV of Spain and…
The revolt in Naples