Ferdinando Lanza
Two Sicilian general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ferdinando Lanza was a lieutenant-general who fought against Garibaldi's Expedition of the Thousand. During the conflict, Lanza was stationed at Palermo but surrendered after the siege on May 30, 1860.
Quick Facts Nickname(s), Born ...
Ferdinando Lanza | |
---|---|
Nickname(s) | Lanza di Sicilia |
Born | (1788-04-10)April 10, 1788 Nocera dei Pagani, Principato Citra, Naples |
Died | May 21, 1865(1865-05-21) (aged 77) Naples, Campania, Italy |
Allegiance | Two Sicilies |
Branch | Army of the Two Sicilies |
Years of service | ~1848 – 1861 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Battles/wars | Expedition of the Thousand |
Close