Italy Key People Flashcards
Napoleon Bonaparte’s role
Instituted a military dictatorship in France in 1799, became Emperor in 1804, Ruled Italy from 1796, Forced to abdicate in 1814
Prince Clemens Metternich’s role
Ruler of Austria from 1809to 1848
Guglielmo Pepe’s role
Led one of the revolutionary armies in the 1820-1821 revolutions in Naples
Victor Emmanuel I role
King of Piedmont in 1815
Charles Felix’s role
In line for throne in Piedmont after Victor Emmanuel I
Charles Albert’s role
In line for throne in Piedmont after Charles Felix, Lead the 1848-1849 revolutions and failed, abdicated in favor of his son Victor Emmanuel II
Enrico Misley’s role
Lead the revolt in Modena in 1831
Giuseppe Mazzini’s role
Campaigned for a unified Italy, started in 1831. Established Roman republic in 1849
Pope Pius XI role
Liberal pope who then opposed the 1848-1849 revolutions
Vincenzo Gioberti’s role
Suggested leader of Piedmont during the 1848-1849 revolutions. Prime Minister briefly from 1848-1849