Victor Emmanuel II of Italy

King of Italy and first Italian king

Victor Emmanuel II of Italy - King of Italy and first Italian king
Born

March 14th, 1820
205 years ago

Died

January 9th, 1878
147 years ago — 57 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Italy

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Served as King of Sardinia from 1849 and became the first King of Italy in 1861. Played a pivotal role in the unification of Italy, overseeing significant military campaigns and political maneuvers that consolidated various states into a single nation. His reign witnessed the annexation of territories, including Lombardy and the Two Sicilies, ultimately leading to the establishment of Italy as a kingdom. Held the throne until death in 1878, leaving a legacy in the formation of modern Italy.

First King of a unified Italy

Oversaw the unification process

Reigned over the Kingdom of Sardinia

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