Ninco Nanco
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Giuseppe Nicola Summa, known as Ninco Nanco (April 12, 1833 – March 13, 1864), was an Italian brigand. One of the most important brigands after the Italian unification, he was a lieutenant of Carmine Crocco, band chief of the Vulture area, in Basilicata. He was known for his brilliant guerrilla warfare[1] and for his brutality against his enemies.
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Giuseppe Nicola Summa | |
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Born | (1833-04-12)April 12, 1833 |
Died | March 13, 1864(1864-03-13) (aged 30) |
Other names | Ninco Nanco |
Organization | Brigandage in Southern Italy |
Spouse |
Caterina Ferrara
(1851–1853) |
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