Historical Events tagged with "Carlo Alberto"

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Politics & Government

Carlo Alberto di Savoia Signs the Statuto Albertino

March 4th, 1848 177 years ago

Carlo Alberto di Savoia, the King of Sardinia, adopted the Statuto Albertino, a document that outlined fundamental rights, establishing a constitutional monarchy in his realm. This transformation occurred amidst a wave of revolutionary fervor across Europe, particularly within Italy, as various movements sought national unity and independence. The signing took place in Turin, aiming to legitimize the monarchy and provide a framework for governance that included civil liberties and parliamentary structures, setting the stage for future Italian governance.

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