Umberto II of Italy

Last King of Italy

Umberto II of Italy - Leaders & Politicians born September 15th, 1904
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Reigned as the last King of Italy in 1946 for a brief period. His reign followed the fall of fascism and culminated in a referendum that abolished the monarchy. After the monarchy was abolished, lived in exile in Switzerland until death in 1983. The political climate during his reign marked a significant transition for Italy as the monarchy was replaced by a republic.

Reigned from May 9, 1946, to June 2, 1946

Faced a referendum that ended the monarchy

Lived in exile in Switzerland after 1946

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