Umberto II of Italy
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Umberto II was the last king of Italy. Umberto's reign lasted for 34 days, from 9 May 1946 until his formal deposition on 12 June 1946, although he had been the de facto head of state since 1944. Due
Umberto, then the Prince of Piedmont, in 1944
Photo of Umberto, Prince of Piedmont, prior to the First World War
Prince Umberto during his visit to Chile, in 1924
Portrait by Philip de László, 1928
Victor Emmanuel III
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Victor Emmanuel III was King of Italy from 29 July 1900 until his abdication on 9 May 1946. A member of the House of Savoy, he also reigned as Emperor of Ethiopia from 1936 to 1941 and King of the Alb
Umberto II of Italy
…1944. Due to his short reign, he was nicknamed the May King (Italian: Re di maggio). Umberto was the third child and only son among the five children of Victor Emmanuel III and Elena of Montenegro. As heir apparent to the throne, he received a customary military education and pursued a military career afterwards. In 1940…
Formal portrait, 1919
Victor Emmanuel as Prince of Naples with his father King Umberto I, 1893
Poster produced during the First World War depicting an illustration of Victor Emmanuel III.
King Victor Emmanuel III (right) with King Albert I of the Belgians (left). This photograph shows Victor Emmanuel's small physical stature.