Historedia
Person

Umberto I

Events
3
Episodes
7
Years
1878–1898

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Umberto I, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Passannante attempts to assassinate Umberto I in Naples

    1878

    Role: King of Italy

    1. 17 November 1878 · Naples, ItalyAssassination Attempt in Naples

      Anarchist Giovanni Passannante attacked King Umberto I with a dagger during a parade in Naples on 17 November 1878.

    2. 17 November 1878 · Naples, ItalyPrime Minister's Intervention

      Prime Minister Benedetto Cairoli blocked the attacker, sustaining a severe wound while protecting the King.

  2. Umberto I becomes King of Italy

    1878

    Role: King of Italy

    1. 1878 · RomeDeath of Victor Emmanuel II

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

    2. 9 January 1878 · RomeAccession to the Throne

      Umberto I became King of Italy on 9 January 1878, following the death of his father, Victor Emmanuel II.

  3. Bava Beccaris massacre in Milan

    1898

    Role: King

    1. 5-10 May 1898 · Milan, ItalyStrike and Repression

      Workers organized a strike against rising food prices in Milan on 5 May 1898, leading to violent military repression by General Bava Beccaris.

    2. June 1898 · Milan, ItalyRoyal Decoration

      General Bava Beccaris received the Great Cross of the Order of Savoy from King Umberto I in recognition of his actions.

    3. July 1898 · Milan, ItalyPolitical Fallout

      The military's overreaction caused the fall of the di Rudinì government and a constitutional crisis, strengthening the opposition.

Sources

  1. Umberto I of Italy Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
  2. Fiorenzo Bava Beccaris Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04
  3. Bava Beccaris massacre Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-03