Episode 2 of 2
Prime Minister's Intervention
- When
- 17 November 1878
- Where
- Naples, Italy
Prime Minister Benedetto Cairoli blocked the attacker, sustaining a severe wound while protecting the King.
Cairoli's intervention was noted for its courage, yet the attempt caused his downfall. He had formed his first cabinet in March 1878, but the November attack in Naples led to his political demise despite his personal bravery in defending the monarch.
Sources
- Benedetto Cairoli Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-05
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