Victor Emmanuel III of Italy

King of Italy during World War I

Victor Emmanuel III of Italy - King of Italy during World War I
Born

November 11th, 1869
155 years ago

Died

December 28th, 1947
77 years ago — 78 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Italy

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Reigned as King of Italy from 1900 to 1946. Oversaw Italy during World War I and faced significant political challenges, including the rise of Fascism and the abdication of his throne after World War II. The reign ended with the establishment of the Italian Republic in 1946. After abdication, lived in exile in Egypt until death in 1947.

Oversaw Italy's involvement in World War I

Faced the rise of Mussolini's Fascism

Was the last King of Italy

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