Timeline Tuesday 16 July 1647

Events on Tuesday 16 July 1647 2

• 1620 – 1647 Masaniello (1620-1647) Died 16 July 1647, aged 27 Tommaso Aniello, known as Masaniello, was a Neapolitan fisherman who led a popular uprising against Spanish rule in Naples. He was assassinated by rivals within days of the revolt's initial success.
• 1647 Revolt of Masaniello in Naples Neapolitan fishmonger leads uprising against Spanish rule Tommaso Aniello, known as Masaniello, led a popular revolt in Naples against Spanish taxation and viceregal rule. The uprising briefly established a short-lived Neapolitan Republic before Masaniello was assassinated and Spanish authority was gradually restored.