victor emanuel ii

Thân thiện

A statue of Victor Emanuel II stands in a city square.

Definition

Proper noun: * Victor Emanuel II: The King of Sardinia-Piedmont (1849-1861) and the first King of a unified Italy (1861-1878). He is a central historical figure in the Italian unification movement (the Risorgimento), known for his role in consolidating various Italian states into a single nation.

Usage

• Victor Emanuel II is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this historical monarch. It is typically used in historical, political, and academic contexts.
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Advanced Usage

• The name can be used metonymically to represent the Sardinian monarchy or the institutional force behind Italian unification.
  • Example: The armies fighting for Italian unification marched in the name of Victor Emanuel II.

Variants and Related Words

• Victor Emmanuel II: An alternative, common spelling of the name.
• Re d'Italia (Italian): Meaning "King of Italy," a title held by Victor Emanuel II.
• Risorgimento (noun): The 19th-century movement for Italian unification, with which Victor Emanuel II is closely associated.

Synonyms

• The First King of Italy: A descriptive synonym highlighting his primary historical role.
• The King of Sardinia: Refers to his title before the unification of Italy.

Related Phrases and Concepts

• Proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy: The historic declaration in 1861 that established Victor Emanuel II as king.
• Capture of Rome (1870): A key military event during his reign that completed the unification by adding Rome to the kingdom.

Học thuật

Noun

1. king of Italy who completed the unification of Italy by acquiring Venice and Rome (1820-1878)

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