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Kingdom of Italy
The Kingdom of Italy was formed in 1861 when Victor Emmanuel II of Sardinia was proclaimed king of a united Italy; Rome became its capital in 1871. From 1922 it was ruled by Mussolini's Fascist regime and it entered World War II on Germany's side. A 1946 referendum replaced the monarchy with a republic.
Key facts
| Dates | 1861 – 1946 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe & colonial empires |
| Continent | Europe, Africa |
| Type | kingdom |
| Capitals | Turin, Florence, Rome |
| Founder | Victor Emmanuel II |
| Religion(s) | Catholicism |
Note on dates: Its overseas territories are covered by the "Italian colonial empire" entry.
Before & after
Preceded by
Austrian Empire Kingdom of the Two Sicilies Papal States Kingdom of Sardinia Grand Duchy of Tuscany
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.