Victor Emmanuel facts for kids

Victor Emmanuel is a name shared by several important figures in Italian history, especially kings who played a big part in creating modern Italy. The most famous are Victor Emmanuel I, Victor Emmanuel II, and Victor Emmanuel III. They were all part of the House of Savoy, a very old royal family.

Victor Emmanuel I of Sardinia

Victor Emmanuel I (born 1759, died 1824) was the Duke of Savoy and the King of Sardinia. He ruled during a time when Europe was changing a lot because of the Napoleonic Wars. He became king in 1802.

After Napoleon's defeat, Victor Emmanuel I got back his lands, including Genoa, in 1815. He worked to bring back old traditions and laws that were in place before the French Revolution. He stepped down from his throne in 1821, letting his brother Charles Felix become king.

Victor Emmanuel II of Italy

Victor Emmanuel II (born 1820, died 1878) is often called the "Father of the Fatherland" in Italy. He was first the King of Sardinia, just like his father. Later, he became the very first King of a united Italy.

Uniting Italy

Victor Emmanuel II worked with important leaders like Count Camillo Cavour to unite the many separate states of Italy. This process was called the Risorgimento, which means "Resurgence." It was a long and difficult journey.

In 1861, after many battles and political agreements, most of Italy was united under his rule. He was then declared the King of Italy. Rome became the capital city in 1871. Victor Emmanuel II helped create the modern country of Italy we know today.

National Monument

The Altare della Patria, also known as the National Monument to Victor Emmanuel II, is a huge building in Rome, Italy. It was built to honor Victor Emmanuel II and celebrate the unification of Italy. It is a very famous landmark in the city.

Victor Emmanuel III of Italy

Victor Emmanuel III (born 1869, died 1947) was the King of Italy from 1900 until 1946. He was the grandson of Victor Emmanuel II. His reign was one of the longest in Italian history.

World Wars

He ruled during a very challenging time, including both World War I and World War II. Italy went through many big changes during his time as king. After World War II, Italy decided to become a republic, meaning it would no longer have a king.

Abdication and Exile

In 1946, Victor Emmanuel III gave up his throne. He then went to live in Egypt, where he passed away the next year.

Other People and Places

• Vittorio Emanuele, Prince of Naples (born 1937) is a descendant of the Italian royal family.
• Víctor Manuel (born 1947) is a famous Spanish singer.
• Vittorio Emanuele (Rome Metro) is a train station in Rome, named after Victor Emmanuel II.

See also

In Spanish: Víctor Manuel para niños