Masaniello

Masaniello is one of the most popular figures in Neapolitan tradition.

Masaniello (Italian: [mazaˈnjɛllo], Neapolitan: [masaˈnjellə]; an abbreviation of Tommaso Aniello; 29 June 1620 – 16 July 1647) was an Italian fisherman who became leader of the 1647 revolt against the rule of Habsburg Spain in the Kingdom of Naples.