Victor Emmanuel III of Italy

Victor Emmanuel III (11 November 1869 – 28 December 1947) was king of Italy from 29 July 1900 to 9 May 1946. He was the son and successor of King Umberto I. He was a member of the House of Savoy.

Victor Emmanuel III
King of Italy
Reign	29 July 1900 – 9 May 1946
Coronation	29 July 1900
Predecessor	Umberto I
Successor	Umberto II
Emperor of Ethiopia
Reign	9 May 1936 – 5 May 1941
Predecessor	Haile Selassie I
Successor	Haile Selassie I
King of Albania
Reign	16 April 1939 – 8 September 1943
Predecessor	Zog I
Successor	Title abolished
Born	(1869-11-11)11 November 1869 Naples, Kingdom of Italy
Died	28 December 1947(1947-12-28) (aged 78) Alexandria, Kingdom of Egypt
Burial	Saint Catherine's Cathedral, Alexandria, Egypt
Consort	Elena of Montenegro
Issue	Yolanda, Countess of Bergolo Mafalda, Landgravine of Hesse Umberto II Giovanna, Queen of Bulgaria Maria Francesca, Princess Luigi of Parma
Full name Vittorio Emanuele Ferdinando Maria Gennaro di Savoia
House	House of Savoy
Father	Umberto I of Italy
Mother	Margherita of Savoy
Religion	None[1][2]
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Early life

Victor was born in Naples. His mother was Queen Margherita of Savoy. He became king in 1900, at age 31, after his father was killed by Gaetano Bresci.

History

After World War I, Benito Mussolini started the March on Rome and Victor Emmanuel III supported him. Mussolini became the Prime Minister and dictator. Because people said Victor Emmanuel III had worked together with Mussolini too much, Italy became a republic in 1946.

Titles and styles

• 11 November 1869 - 29 July 1900: His Royal Highness The Prince of Naples
• 29 July 1900 - 9 May 1946: His Majesty The King of Italy
  • 9 May 1936 - 5 May 1941: His Imperial Majesty The Emperor of Ethiopia

His Majesty The King of the Albanians

• 9 May 1946 - 28 December 1947 His Majesty King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy