victor emanuel iii
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
Proper noun: - Victor Emmanuel III: The King of Italy from 1900 to 1946. His reign included World War I and the rise and fall of the Fascist regime under Benito Mussolini, whom he appointed as Prime Minister. He abdicated the throne in 1946, shortly before the Italian monarchy was abolished by a public referendum.
Usage
- As a subject:
- In historical context:
- Possessive form:
Advanced Usage
- Historical reference: The name is used to refer specifically to the monarch and his role during the Fascist era and the transition of Italy to a republic.
- Historians often debate the responsibility of Victor Emmanuel III for the consolidation of Mussolini's dictatorship.
Variants and Related Words
- House of Savoy: The royal dynasty to which Victor Emmanuel III belonged.
- King of Italy: His official title during his reign.
Synonyms
- Monarch: A sovereign head of state, especially a king, queen, or emperor.
- Sovereign: A supreme ruler, especially a monarch.
Noun
- king of Italy who appointed Mussolini prime minister; he abdicated in 1946 and the monarchy was abolished (1869-1947)