Neapolitan Revolt of 1647

Neapolitan Revolt of 1647

The revolt in Naples
Date7 July 1647
Location
Southern Italy (at the time Kingdom of Naples)
Result

Neapolitan victory

Belligerents
Neapolitan rebels  Spanish Empire
Commanders and leaders
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.

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