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Treaty of Turin

When
March 1860
Where
Treaty of Turin
Part of
Italian Unification Campaign of 1860

Cavour's reinstatement as Prime Minister facilitated the Treaty of Turin, granting Nice and Savoy to France in exchange for plebiscites in Central Italy.

In March 1860, France gained Nice and Savoy after the Treaty of Turin was signed. This occurred after Cavour had been reinstalled as Prime Minister. A deal with the French was struck for plebiscites to take place in the Central Italian Duchies, enabling territorial expansion.

Sources

  1. Victor Emmanuel II Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20

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