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
The revolt in Naples
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
Neapolitan Revolt of 1647
…ordinary foods. The people raged, so they followed the ideals of the previous revolt in Palermo and the latter succeeded, gaining the independence of the Neapolitan Republic. The Republic did not last very long. A year later, the Spanish managed to restore the older Kingdom of Naples after John Joseph of Austria shelled the…
Naples surrenders to John of Austria. Painting by Carlo Coppola. Museo di San Martino.
Coin bearing coat of arms.