Who was Victor Emmanuel II?
Q: Who was Victor Emmanuel II?
A: Victor Emmanuel II was the king of Sardinia from 1849 until 1861 and the first king of a united Italy since the 6th century.
Q: What was his role in the unification of Italy?
A: Victor Emmanuel II played a key role in the unification of Italy as he became the first king of a united Italy since the 6th century.
Q: What title did Victor Emmanuel II take on March 17, 1861?
A: On March 17, 1861, Victor Emmanuel II took the title King of Italy.
Q: How long did Victor Emmanuel II hold the title of King of Italy?
A: Victor Emmanuel II held the title of King of Italy until his death in 1878.
Q: What did the Italians call Victor Emmanuel II?
A: The Italians called Victor Emmanuel II "Father of the Homeland" (Italian: Padre della Patria).
Q: Where was Victor Emmanuel II born?
A: Victor Emmanuel II was born at the Palazzo Carignano in Turin.
Q: How did Victor Emmanuel II become ruler of the Kingdom of Sardinia?
A: Victor Emmanuel II became ruler of the Kingdom of Sardinia when his father abdicated.
