Neapolitan Revolt of 1647

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 the Duke of Arcos Rodrigo Ponce. The rebellion was a success and the most famous event was the Fire of Piazza Mercato.

Background

The Thirty Years' War was very costly for the Spanish, and because of this, they put taxes on fruit and other 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 town and defeated the rebels with the famous tercios.