Fire of Piazza Mercato

Fire of Piazza Mercato
Part of Neapolitan Revolt of 1647
The fire of Piazza Mercato
Date 7 July 1647 Location Piazza Mercato, Naples 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

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