Sicilian revolution of 1848
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The Sicilian revolution of 1848 was the first of the numerous Revolutions of 1848 which swept across Europe. It was a popular rebellion against the rule of Ferdinand II of the House of Bourbon, King o
The revolution in Palermo (12 January 1848)
Allegorical print of the time depicting the expulsion of Neapolitan troops (represented by Pulcinella) from Sicily at the beginning of the revolt
The Sicilian revolution of 1848, which was characterised by a wide use of the Italian tricolour. Fighting outside Palermo Cathedral
Ruggero Settimo
Kingdom of the Two Sicilies
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The Kingdom of the Two Sicilies was a kingdom in Southern Italy from 1816 to 1861 under the control of the House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, a cadet branch of the Bourbons. The kingdom was the largest so
Sicilian revolution of 1848
…of the numerous Revolutions of 1848 which swept across Europe. It was a popular rebellion against the rule of Ferdinand II of the House of Bourbon, King of the Two Sicilies. Three revolutions against the Bourbon ruled Kingdom of the Two Sicilies had previously occurred on the island of Sicily starting from 1800: this final…
Palazzo Reale in Palermo, built by Roger II (1st half of the 12th century)
Castel Nuovo in Naples, built from 1279
Royal Palace in Naples
Palace of Caserta