Proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy
PoliticsVictor Emmanuel II is proclaimed King of Italy, a decisive step in Italian unification.
- Date
- March 17, 1861 · On this day · View on map
- Countries
- Italy
- Regions
- Europe
- Location
- Torino
- Importance
- ★★★★★
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