An armistice was quickly agreed to, and Radetzky was able to regain control of all of Lombardy-Venetia save Venice itself, where a republic was proclaimed under Daniele Manin. Charles Albert, the King of Sardinia (whose Kingdom was actually centreed around Piedmont and Savoy), urged by the Venetians and Milanese to aid their cause, decided that this was the moment to unify Italy and declared war on Austria
Historical person
Charles Albert Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Charles Albert, based on 5 World History Database records associated with Italy.
Chronological biography
1848
After initial successes at Goito and Peschiera, decisively defeated at the Battle of Custoza by Radetzky
After initial successes at Goito and Peschiera, decisively defeated at the Battle of Custoza by Radetzky
An armistice was quickly agreed to, and Radetzky was able to regain control of all of Lombardy-Venetia save Venice itself, where a republic was proclaimed under Daniele Manin
An armistice was quickly agreed to, and Radetzky was able to regain control of all of Lombardy-Venetia save Venice itself, where a republic was proclaimed under Daniele Manin
Titles and roles
King
Record provenance
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