The Neapolitan diaspora
Naples has seen many of its children spread throughout the world, setting up ‘Little Italies’ in many countries. The majority of these Neapolitans who left Italy went to the Americas, especially the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Argentina.
Famous Neapolitans
Eduardo Bennato also known as Joe Sarnataro
Eugenio Bennato
Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Giordano Bruno
Renato Carosone
Enrico Caruso
Francesco Cilea
Domenico Cimarosa
Benedetto Croce
Eduardo De Filippo
Peppino De Filippo
Enrico De Nicola
Ruggero Leoncavallo
Giovanni Leone
Giovanni Paisiello
Nicola Salerno, also known as Nisa
Domenico Scarlatti
Matilde Serao
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Massimo Troisi
Giambattista Vico
Bud Spencer born Carlo Pedersoli
Luciano de Crescenzo Engineer, Writer, Philosopher
Massimo Troisi Actor, Director
Pino Daniele Singer
Nino Taranto Actor
Vincenzo Salemme Actor, Director
Matilde Serao Poet, Journalist (Born in Greek)
Salvatore di Giacomo Writer, Poet
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