Charles Albert
King of Sardinia
Born
October 2nd, 1798
226 years ago
Died
1849
176 years ago — 51 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Italy
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Ruled as King of Sardinia from 1831 to 1849, Charles Albert played a transformative role in the political landscape of Italy. Advocated for constitutional reforms and engaged in the First Italian War of Independence against Austria. His reign was marked by efforts to unify the Italian states and liberalize governance, balancing between different political factions. Faced defeat in military confrontations, leading to his abdication in 1849 after a challenging war for independence. His contributions laid groundwork for future unification efforts.
Ruled as King during the Italian unification
Engaged in the First Italian War of Independence
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