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unification of Italy: Quick Facts

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Date 1848 - 1861
Location Italy

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Map of Italy showing the process of unification, with regions color-coded and labeled by the year they were annexed, first to Sardinia-Piedmont and, after 1861, to the Kingdom of Italy. The map includes major cities, surrounding countries, and historical boundaries, highlighting the gradual incorporation of territories from 1859 to 1920.
Map of Europe in 1812 showing the greatest territorial extent of the Napoleonic Empire. The French Empire is highlighted in brown, surrounded by green areas representing states under Napoleon's control, purple for states allied with Napoleon, and orange for states opposed to Napoleon. Major countries and regions, including the United Kingdom, Russian Empire, Austrian Empire, Kingdom of Prussia, and Spain, are labeled with color coding to indicate their alignment or control.
Marie-Louise
Charles Albert of Sardinia-Piedmont
Italian revolutionary Giuseppe Mazzini
Photograph of Pope Pius IX
Field Marshal Joseph Radetzky
Daniele Manin
Engraving of Victor Emanuel II seated, wearing a decorated military uniform with medals and a sash, his right hand resting on a sword hilt.
Giuseppe Garibaldi, 1861
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