Giuseppe Nicola Summa | |
|---|---|
 Ninco Nanco after his execution | |
| Born | April 12, 1833 |
| Died | March 13, 1864 (aged 30) |
| Other names | Ninco Nanco |
| Organization | Brigandage in Southern Italy |
| Spouse |
Caterina Ferrara
(1851–1853) |
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.
- ^ Hobsbawm, Eric (1985). Bandits. Penguin. p. 25.