Birthday: November 11, 1869 (Scorpio)
Born In: Naples, Italy
Birthday: November 11, 1869 (Scorpio)
Born In: Naples, Italy
Victor Emmanuel III was a Savoy monarch who ruled over the Kingdom of Italy for over four decades, from 1900 to 1946. In addition, he was the Emperor of Ethiopia from 1936 to 1943 and the King of the Albanians from 1939 to 1943. He ascended the Italian throne following the assassination of his father, Umberto I, in July 1900. During his reign, Italy was part of two world wars. Because of this, he was given the nickname “Il Re soldato” or The Soldier King. He was also referred to as “Sciaboletta” or little sabre, as he was only 1.53 m (5 ft 0 in) tall. His tenure as the king also witnessed the birth, rise, and fall of Italian Fascism and its regime. Seventeen prime ministers served under him in Italy, including Benito Mussolini. To empower the monarchy against the eventually successful referendum to abolish it, he stepped down in favour of his son Umberto II. After Italy was declared a republic, Victor Emmanuel spent the remainder of his life in exile in Alexandria, Egypt.
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Also Known As: Victor Emmanuel III, Vittorio Emanuele Ferdinando Maria Gennaro di Savoia-Carignano
Died At Age: 78
Spouse/Ex-: Elena of Montenegro
father: Umberto I of Italy
mother: Margherita of Savoy
children: Giovanna of Italy, Princess Mafalda of Savoy, Princess Maria Francesca of Savoy, Princess Yolanda of Savoy, Umberto II, Umberto II of Italy
Born Country: Italy
Height: 1.53 m
Died on: December 28, 1947
place of death: Alexandria, Egypt
Cause of Death: Pulmonary Edema
City: Naples, Italy
awards: Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
Order of the Black Eagle
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
Order of the White Eagle
Order of St. Olav
Order of Lāčplēsis
Order of St. Andrew
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