What date did italy become a country?
In 1861, Victor Emmanuel II of the House of Savoy became the first King of Italy, and a capital was established at Florence. In this way, the nationalist movement, which had developed in the 19th century, had led to the reunification of Italy, with the exception of Rome. Nevertheless, Rome was subsequently incorporated in 1870. From 1870 until 1922, Italy was a constitutional monarchy with a parliament elected under limited suffrage. CountryWatch…
