Statuto Albertino
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The Statuto Albertino was the constitution granted by King Charles Albert of Sardinia to the Kingdom of Sardinia on 4 March 1848 and written in Italian and French. Promulgated at the height of the Ris
Charles Albert signs the Statute, 4 March 1848.
Notice of the proclamation of the Albertine Statute.
Portrait of Charles Albert of Sardinia
Celebrations in Turin for the proclamation of the Albertine Statute, in 1848.
Kingdom of Italy
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The Kingdom of Italy was a unitary state that existed from 17 March 1861, when Victor Emmanuel II of Sardinia was proclaimed King of Italy, until 18 June 1946, when the monarchy was abolished, followi
Statuto Albertino
…the Statute was gradually extended to the other territories incorporated into the new state and was officially recognized as the fundamental law of the Kingdom of Italy upon its proclamation on 17 March 1861. Because of this, Statuto Albertino became the first Italian constitution and had a role in shaping Italy's…
The Iron Crown of Lombardy, for centuries a symbol of the kings of Italy
The Altare della Patria in Rome, a national symbol of Italy celebrating King Victor Emmanuel II, and resting place of the Italian Unknown Soldier since the end of World War I. It was inaugurated in 1911, on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy.
Golden 20 lire coin with the effigy of King Victor Emmanuel II of 1873. Minted in Milan (M BN); other mints included Rome (R) and Turin (T BN).