Francis II of the Two Sicilies
Sovereign of the Two Sicilies
Born
Died
1894
132 years ago — 58 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Italy
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Born in 1836, ascended to the throne in 1859 following the death of his father, Ferdinand II. His reign experienced significant political challenges, including the rise of Italian unification efforts led by figures such as Giuseppe Garibaldi. Francis II proved unable to maintain control of the kingdom, eventually losing it during the Italian unification in 1860. He later went into exile, residing in Rome and later in various European cities until his death in 1894.
Reigned as the last king of the Two Sicilies
Faced the Italian unification movement
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