Historical Events tagged with "two sicilies"

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Military & Warfare

Capitulation of the Fortress Gaeta

February 13th, 1861 164 years ago

The Siege of Gaeta concluded with the capitulation of the fortress, marking a crucial stage in the Italian unification process. Located in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, Gaeta became a focal point as the forces of Giuseppe Garibaldi clashed with those loyal to the Bourbon monarchy. The fortress's surrender signified not only a military victory for Garibaldi's forces but also a significant step towards the unification of Italy under a singular government. This event effectively ended the sovereignty of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, consolidating power in the hands of the new Italian state.

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