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476
Roman Empire
After the disappearance of the Roman Empire the area, nowdays knowed as Italian State, had not managed to unify themselves forming a single State. -
Treaty of Vienna
It divided the region into seven independent states, although they shared a common historical and cultural background. -
French revolution
The French Revolution promoted concepts including popular sovereignty and demonstrated the achievable possibility of Italian unification. Additionally, this includes the beginning of Napoleon's involvement. -
Kingdom of Italy
In the second half of the 19th century, Thanks to the nationalist idea that emerged in Europe at that time, a struggle arose in Italy that resulted in the unification of the territories, calling them the Kingdom of Italy. -
Participation of Napoleon III, and Austria
The King of Sardinia, Victor Emmanuel II, and his prime minister, Count Camillo de Cavour, considered the support of a great power essential, so they turned to Napoleon III to confront Austria. However, he ended up negotiating an armistice with Austria. -
Victor Emmanuel II, king of Italy
In Turin, the first national parliament was held, where Victor Emmanuel II was recognized as the King of Italy. -
The Red Cross
After all the wars and witnessing their bloody outcomes, social and humanitarian aid intervention was sought. This led to the creation of the Red Cross, which was officially established in Geneva, Switzerland. -
Alliance whit Prussia
Victor Emmanuel allied with Prussia, Austria's rival, to facilitate the annexation of the territory of Venice. -
Invasion of Rome
The incorporation of the Papal States was sought, and Victor Emmanuel ordered the invasion of Rome. He settled in the Quirinal Palace and declared Rome the capital of the Kingdom of Italy. Between 1870-1929 -
The Lateran Treaty
In this treaty, the existence of the Vatican State was recognized; thanks to this, it was acknowledged as sovereign and independent.