Maria Licciardi
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Police mugshot of Maria Licciardi, taken after her arrest on 14 June 2001 | |
| Born | 24 March 1951 Secondigliano, Naples, Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Other names | La Madrina ("The Godmother") La Piccolina ("The Little Girl") La Piccerella ("Little Girl") |
| Occupation | Head of the Licciardi Clan |
| Criminal status | Arrested in 2021 |
| Spouse | Antonio Techemie |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Vincenzo Licciardi (brother) Gennaro Licciardi (brother) |
| Criminal charge | Murder, drug trafficking, extortion |
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Maria Licciardi (Italian pronunciation: [maˈriːa litˈtʃardi]; born 24 March 1951) is an Italian criminal affiliated with the Camorra, head of the Licciardi clan, and one of the bosses of the Secondigliano Alliance. She was one of the most powerful bosses of the Camorra in the city of Naples from 1993 until her arrest in 2001.
Licciardi was referred to as La Madrina ("The Godmother") by fellow Camorristi and earned the nickname La Piccolina ("The Little Girl") early on in her criminal career, due to her diminutive height. Among Camorra women she is known respectfully as La Principessa ("The Princess"), due to her good standing.