Draft:Fire of Piazza Mercato

Fire of Piazza Mercato
Part of Neapolitan Revolt of 1647

The fire of Piazza Mercato
Date7 July 1647
Location
Result

Neapolitan victory

  • Piazza Mercato is set on fire
  • Rodrigo Ponce is forced to surrender
  • Creation of the Neapolitan Republic
Belligerents
Neapolitan rebels  Spanish Empire
Commanders and leaders
Masaniello
Giulio Genoino
Rodrigo Ponce Surrendered

The Fire of Piazza Mercato was a crucial event by the People of Naples led by Masaniello during the Neapolitan Revolt of 1647.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Masaniello e la rivolta dei "Lazzari"". Storicang.it (in Italian). 2021-07-16. Retrieved 2024-04-16.

Category:Neapolitan Republic (1647–1648)