The Principality of Sperling ( Italian Principato di Sperlinga , French Principauté de Sperlinga ) is a feudal state that occupied the southern tip of Italy . It was created in 1597 for Giovanni Natoli I (Prince Sperling) , the eldest son of Blasco Lanz, as part of a peace agreement between him and his younger brother. The Principality lasted until 1658, ruled by various dynasties.
| vassal of the Kingdom of Sicily | |||
| Principality of Sperling | |||
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| Principato di Sperlinga | |||
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 [[ Kingdom of Sicily | →]]1597 - 1658 | |||
| Population | |||
| Form of government | The Principality | ||
| Prince Sperling | |||
| • 1597-1626 | Giovanni Natoli I (Prince Sperling) | ||
Princes of Sperling
- Dynasty Natoli :
- 1597 - 1626 Giovanni Natoli I (Prince of Sperling)