Place details
Place nameKingdom of Naples
Other namesNapoli, Regno di, Regno di Napoli, Naples, Kingdom of, Royaume de Naples, Naples, kingdom of, Naples, royaume de
CountryItalia
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names
Overview
Kingdom in South Italy from the Middle Ages to 1860. Suffered human losses in the 14th century due to the Black Death. Controlled by Aragon in 1504, acquired by the Habsburgs in 1516. Overtaken by Napoleon's family in 1812. United with the rest of Italy in 1861.