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Death of Victor Emmanuel II

When
1878
Where
Rome
Part of
Umberto I becomes King of Italy

Victor Emmanuel II died in Rome in 1878 after his excommunication was lifted, paving the way for Umberto's succession.

Victor Emmanuel II died in Rome in 1878, shortly after his excommunication was lifted. He had met with envoys of Pope Pius IX who reversed the excommunication and received last rites. This event directly preceded Umberto's accession to the throne.

Sources

  1. Victor Emmanuel II Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20
  2. Umberto I of Italy Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17

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