Piedmont became the most dominant and wealthiest region in Italy and the capital of Piedmont, Turin, remained the Italian capital until 1865, when the capital was moved to Florence.

At the time, what is known today as Piedmont, as part of the Kingdom of Italy within the Holy Roman Empire, was subdivided into several marks and counties. In 1046, Oddo of Savoy …

Apr 25, 2024 · Sardinia-Piedmont is a formable nation in the Italian region. Historically it came into existence when the Duke of Savoy acquired Sardinia in exchange for Sicily in 1720, and was …

Jan 8, 2025 · Sardinia, kingdom of the house of Savoy from 1720, which was centred on the lands of Piedmont (in northwestern Italy) and Sardinia. In 1718, by the Treaty of London among the …

The first act of mutual recognition between the United States and the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia occurred in 1802 and diplomatic relations were established in 1839. As Piedmont …

The Piedmontese Republic (Italian: Repubblica Piemontese) was a revolutionary, provisional and internationally unrecognized government established in Turin between 1798 and 1799 on the …

May 14, 2024 · The natural terrain of Savoy and Piedmont, the highlands on either side of the Alps, offers many positions of strength. By heavily fortifying our lands, we can make sure that …

The Kingdom of Sardinia was a monarchy that ruled the Italian island of Sardinia. It was established in 1324. It was given to the House of Habsburg. They were eventually forced to …

Under the leadership of the House of Savoy and its ministers, Piedmont-Sardinia played a key role in the Risorgimento and the first war of Italian independence, 1848-1849.

Charles Albert (born Oct. 2, 1798, Turin, Piedmont, French Republic—died July 28, 1849, Oporto, Port.) was the king of Sardinia–Piedmont (1831–49) during the turbulent period of the …