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Neapolitan Revolt of 1647 | |||||||
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The revolt in Naples | |||||||
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Neapolitan rebels | Spanish Empire | ||||||
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Masaniello Giulio Genoino |
Philip IV Rodrigo Ponce |
The Neapolitan Revolt of 1647 was a popular revolt by the People of Naples led by Tommaso Aniello (known as Masaniello). Throughout the Thirty Years' War rage and discontent raised among the Neapolitan residents against the Duke of Arcos Rodrigo Ponce. The rebellion was a success and the most famous event was the Fire of Piazza Mercato.