Prince Vittorio Emanuele, Count of Turin facts for kids
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| Count of Turin Infante of Spain |
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| Born | 24 November 1870 Turin, Kingdom of Italy |
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| Died | 10 October 1946 (aged 75) Brussels, Belgium |
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| House | Savoy | ||||
| Father | Amadeo I of Spain | ||||
| Mother | Maria Vittoria del Pozzo della Cisterna | ||||
Prince Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy-Aosta (born November 24, 1870 – died October 10, 1946) was a member of the House of Savoy, a royal family in Italy. He was the grandson of King Victor Emmanuel II of Italy. He was also a cousin of King Victor Emmanuel III. He held the titles of Count of Turin and Infante of Spain.
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Early Life of Prince Vittorio Emanuele
Vittorio Emanuele was born in Turin, Italy. This was just before his father, Prince Amadeo of Savoy, became King of Spain. His mother was Maria Vittoria del Pozzo della Cisterna. When his father became king, Vittorio Emanuele also received the title of Infante of Spain.
The Famous Duel
In 1897, Vittorio Emanuele challenged Prince Henri of Orléans to a duel. This happened because Henri had written articles in a newspaper called Le Figaro. In these articles, he called Italian soldiers captured in Ethiopia "cowards." This was during the First Italo–Ethiopian War. The argument became very well-known across Italy and Europe.
They agreed to use swords for the duel. The Italians believed sword duels were more honorable for princes than pistol duels. The duel took place on August 15, 1897, in France. It lasted 26 minutes. Vittorio Emanuele won the duel, seriously injuring Henri. This victory made Vittorio Emanuele famous throughout Europe.
In Italy, people celebrated Vittorio Emanuele's return. King Umberto I welcomed him, praising him for his actions and success.
Later Years and Military Career
In April 1898, Vittorio Emanuele began a trip around the world. His first stop was New York City in the United States of America. He visited the Newport Country Club and gave them a silver cup. This cup is now given to the winner of their yearly golf tournament. After the United States, he traveled to China and Japan.
Vittorio Emanuele also had a career in the Royal Italian Army. He became the Commander in Chief of the Italian Cavalry. He held this important role during the First World War. After the war ended, France honored him with the Croix de guerre award.
Vittorio Emanuele passed away in Brussels, Belgium, on October 10, 1946. This was a few months after Italy became a republic. He was the last living son of King Amadeo I.
Honours and Awards
- Knight of the Supreme Order of the Most Holy Annunciation (1892)
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
- Grand Officer of the Military Order of Savoy
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown of Italy
- Knight of the Civil Order of Savoy
- Knight of Honour and Devotion of the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Malta
- Croix de guerre 1914–1918 (France)
- Knight of the Order of the Black Eagle (1896) (German Empire)
- Knight of the Most Illustrious Order of the Royal House of Chakri (Thailand)
- Grand Cross of the Order of Carol I (Romania)
See also
In Spanish: Víctor Manuel de Saboya-Aosta, Conde de Turín para niños
