King of Sardinia (1849–1861) and King of Italy (1861–1878). Victor Emmanuel II of Italy was born on 14 March 1820 in what is now Italy. Victor Emmanuel II of Italy is remembered as a monarch and sovereign, a citizen of the Kingdom of Italy. Positions held included Monarch of Italy and King of Sardinia and Duke of Savoy.
Before and after
- 22 November 1819Birth of George Eliot
- 1820Founding of Indiana University Bloomington
- 1820Missouri Compromise
- 1820Oersted discovers electromagnetism
- 14 March 1820Birth of Victor Emmanuel II of Italy
- 27 April 1820Birth of Herbert Spencer
- 12 May 1820Birth of Florence Nightingale
- 28 November 1820Birth of Friedrich Engels
- c. 1821Birth of Harriet Tubman
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