Sergius (Sergio) I: Ruler of Amalfi (r958-966).
Sergius II: Pope. (rJan 844-Jan 7, 847).
Sergius (Sergio) II: (d. AD 877). Duke of Naples (AD 870-877). In 877, he was overthrown and blinded, and died soon afterwards. He was the son of Gregory III and father of Gregory IV.
Sergius (Sergio) II: Ruler of Amalfi (r1007-1028).
Sergius III: Pope. (rJan 29, 904-Apr 14, 911).
Sergius (Sergio) III: (d. AD 999). Duke of Naples (rAD 977-999). He was the son of Marino II and was the father of Giovanni (John) IV.
Sergius (Sergio) III: Ruler of Amalfi (r1038-1039).
Sergius IV: Pope. (rJuly 31, 1009-May 12, 1012).
Serino (AV): A commune in the province of Avellino. Population: 7,379 (2006e).
Serlo (Serlon) I: a son of Tancred de Hauteville, and brother of William “Iron-Arm.” He is believed to have remained in Normandy, where he inherited the family’s estates. He is known to have had a son, also named Serlo or Serlon, who did leave Normandy for Italy.
Serlo (Serlon) II: (d. 1072). Norman adventurer. Son of Serlo I, he left Normandy to join his relatives in southern Italy where he participated in their campaigns. In 1961, he assisted his uncle Roger I in the capture of Messina. He also fought with distinction at Cerami in 1063. He would probably played a role in the new Norman state in Sicily but was killed in battle against the Saracens near Nicosia.
Serpotta, Gaspare: (d. 1669). A sculptor and stuccoist from Palermo.
Serpotta, Giacomo: (b. 1656, in Palermo; d.1732). A sculptor and stuccoist.
Serpotta, Giovanni Maria: (fl. 18th century; d. 1719). A sculptor from Palermo.
Serpotta, Giuseppe: (b. 1653, at Palermo; d. 1719). A sculptor.
Serpotta, Proscopio: (b. 1679, at Palermo; d. 1755). A sculptor.
Serracapriola (FG): A commune in the province of Foggia. Population: 4,079 (2006e).
Serra d’Aiello (CS): A commune in the province of Cosenza. Population: 800 (2006e).
Serra San Bruno (VV): A commune in the province of Vibo Valentia.
Serradifalco (CL): A commune in the province of Caltanissetta. Population: 6,374 (2006e).
Serramezzana (SA): A commune in the province of Salerno.
Serramonacesca (PE): A commune in the province of Pescara.
Serra Pedace (CS): A commune in the province of Cosenza. Population: 1,041 (2006e).
Serrara Fontana (NA): A commune in the province of Napoli.
Serrastretta (CZ): A commune in the province of Catanzaro. Population: 3,414 (2006e).
Serrata (RC): A commune in the province of Reggio Di Calabria.
Serre (SA): A commune in the province of Salerno.
Sersale (CZ): A commune in the province of Catanzaro. Population: 5,006 (2006e).
Servile Wars: A term given in Roman history attached to three major slave uprisings which broke out in Sicily and southern Italy in the Second and First Centuries BC. The agricultural slaves were exploited by their owners, who had extreme powers and were never averse to using them. The first of the Servile Wars was fought in Sicily from 134 to 132 B.C. (or from 135 to 133 B.C.); the second, more serious, also occurred in Sicily from 104 to 101 B.C. (or from 105 to 102 B.C.). The third took place in Campania and was led by the gladiator Spartacus. He and his men gained control over most of S Italy in 73 B.C. and were finally put down with great cruelty by Crassus and Pompey in 71 B.C.
Sessa Aurunca (CE): A commune in the province of Caserta. Population: 22,900 (2006e).
Sessa Cilento (SA): A commune in the province of Salerno.
Sessano del Molise (IS): A commune in the province of Isernia. Population: 851(2006e).
Sesto Campano (IS): A commune in the province of Isernia. Population: 2,505 (2006e).
Sethlan (or Sethlans): Etruscan god of fire and blacksmiths. He was similar to thr Greek Hephaestus and the Roman Vulcan.
Settingiano (CZ): A commune in the province of Catanzaro. Population: 2,578 (2006e).
Seven Great Houses of the Kingdom: The seven most powerful and influential families of the Regno were the Acquaviva, Sanseverino, D’Aquino, Ruffo, Del Balzo, Piccolomini and Celano.
Severinus: Pope. (rOct 638-Aug 2, 640).
Sfogliatelle (=little sheets): a traditional Neapolitan breakfast. It consists of “little sheets” of flaky pastry shaped as clams and stuffed with ricotta, semolina, orange peel, vanilla and cinnamon.