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Gennaro Annese

c. 1604–1648 · 17th century

Gennaro Annese was a Neapolitan gunsmith who became a leader of the revolt against Spanish rule after the death of Masaniello. In October 1647 he proclaimed the Neapolitan Republic and invited Henry II, Duke of Guise, to protect it. He came to terms with the Spanish when they retook the city in April 1648, but was executed later that year.

Gennaro Annese
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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Gennaro Annese. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/gennaro-annese
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