Episode 2 of 3

Abdication of Charles Albert

When: 23 March 1849
Where: Sardinia
Part of: Battle of Novara: Sardinia defeated and Charles Albert abdicates

King Charles Albert abdicated on 23 March 1849 following the military defeat.

After the disastrous renewal of war with Austria, Charles Albert abdicated on 23 March 1849 in favor of his son Victor Emmanuel II. This occurred immediately after the severe defeat at Novara.

Sources

Kingdom of Sardinia Wikipedia
Charles Albert of Sardinia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-20

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