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Victor Emmanuel III, (born November 11, 1869, Naples, Italy—died December 28, 1947, Alexandria, Egypt), king of Italy whose reign brought the end of the Italian monarchy. After a mainly military education, he came suddenly to the throne in 1900 on the assassination of his father, King Umberto I .

Victor Emmanuel III. Victor Emmanuel III (1869-1947) was king of Italy from 1900 to 1946. He contributed to the liquidation of the Italian monarchy. Victor Emmanuel was born on Nov. 11, 1869, in Naples. After his father, Umberto I, was assassinated in 1900, Victor Emmanuel succeeded to the throne.

Victor Emmanuel III (11 November 1869 – 28 December 1947) was king of Italy from 29 July 1900 to 9 May 1946. He was the son and successor of King Umberto I. He was a member of the House of Savoy . Early life Victor was born in Naples. His mother was Queen Margherita of Savoy.

PDF EPUB KINDLE Print. Savoy, Victor Emmanuel Ferdinando Maria Gennaro. Italian monarch. Born 11 November 1869 in Naples, Italy. Died 28 December 1947 in Alexandria, Egypt. Victor Emmanuel III played an important, if often overlooked part in Italy’s decision to intervene in World War I on the side of the Entente.

Abstract. This chapter focuses on another monarch who is not widely familiar today, Victor Emmanuel III. He is popularly best known for his role in World War II, and his association with Benito Mussolini. Yet, as this chapter shows, he used his royal position to play a significant role in shaping Italy’s war efforts.

Victor Emmanuel III (11 November 1869 – 28 December 1947), born Vittorio Emanuele Ferdinando Maria Gennaro di Savoia, was King of Italy from 29 July 1900 until his abdication on 9 May 1946. A member of the House of Savoy, he also reigned as Emperor of Ethiopia (1936–1941) and King of the Albanians (1939–1943).

Victor Emmanuel III, King of Italy. b. Naples, November 11, 1869; d. Alexandria, Egypt, December 28, 1947. King of Italy, 1900 - 1946 The only son of King Umberto I and Margherita di Savoia, Victor Emmanuel studied history and law, and received military training that resulted in his holding positions of command from 1887.

Victor Emmanuel III , born Vittorio Emanuele Ferdinando Maria Gennaro di Savoia, was King of Italy from 29 July 1900 until his abdication on 9 May 1946. A member of the House of Savoy, he also reigned as Emperor of Ethiopia and King of the Albanians .