Neapolitan Republic (1647–1648)
The Neapolitan Republic was a republic created in the Kingdom of Naples, which lasted from October 22, 1647, to April 5, 1648. It began after the successful revolt led by Masaniello and Giulio Genoino against King Philip III and his viceroys.
Most Serene Republic of this Kingdom of Naples | |||||||||
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| 1647–1648 | |||||||||
Coat of arms
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| Motto: S.P.Q.N. S.P.Q.N. "The Senate and People of Naples" | |||||||||
| Status | Protectorate of France | ||||||||
| Capital | Naples | ||||||||
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| Religion | Roman Catholicism | ||||||||
| Demonym(s) | Neapolitan | ||||||||
| Government | Mixed: crowned republic | ||||||||
| Doge | |||||||||
• 1647–1648 | Henry II of Guise | ||||||||
| Generalissimo | |||||||||
• 1647–1648 | Gennaro Annese | ||||||||
| Historical era | Renaissance/Early Modern | ||||||||
• Masaniello's rebellion | July 7, 1647 | ||||||||
• Gennaro Annese proclaimed the Republic | October 22, 1647 | ||||||||
| November 15, 1647 | |||||||||
• Rebellion repressed | April 5, 1648 | ||||||||
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| Today part of | Italy | ||||||||
The leader of the Republic was Henry II of Lorraine, duke of Guise, descendant of the former king of Naples Rene I of Anjou.
The Republic had the following official names: Serenissima Repubblica di questo regno di Napoli ("Most Serene Republic of this Kingdom of Naples"), Reale Repubblica ("Royal Republic"), and Serenissima Monarchia repubblicana di Napoli ("Most Serene Republican Monarchy of Naples"). All indicated the double nature of the Republic, both republican and monarchical, and "Serenissima" was a purposeful comparison with the famous Italian maritime republic with the same title, Venice. The coat of arms was a red shield with the motto S.P.Q.N. (Latin: Senatus Populusque Neapolitanus), in imitation of the Roman motto S.P.Q.R. (Senatus Populusque Romanus, "The Senate and the People of Rome"); thus, the Neapolitan phrase meant "The Senate and People of Naples". The coat of arms contained the crest of the duke of Guise.