Victor Emmanuel of Piedmont abdicates

Historical Context Note

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After the outbreak of revolution in his territories, Victor Emmanuel of Piedmont abdicates. However, in resistance to the rebels, he proclaims his brother Charles Felix, not their favoured candidate Charles Albert, as his successor.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Victor Emmanuel of Piedmont abdicates". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 December 2011 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=17800, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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