Wars, politics & history

Messina revolt

from July 1674 to April 1678

1674–1678 revolt against the patrician government of Messina. It began in July 1674 in what is now Italy and lasted until April 1678 (about 4 years). The setting was Messina. It was part of the Franco-Dutch War. Those involved included Senato di Messina, the Kingdom of France, Hispanic Monarchy and the Republic of Genoa.

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