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1844 in Italy

Explore 5 historical events and records for Italy in 1844.

Historical records for Italy in 1844

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January

Birth of Umberto I

Umberto I · House / House of Italy

Birth of Umberto I, son of Victor Emannuel II

Other events (month unknown)

Ernani

Verdi, Giuseppe · Arts / Classical Music

Composes, "I due Foscari". Composes, "Ernani"

Ernani Opens In Venice

Verdi, Giuseppe · Venice · Arts / Classical Music

Verdi's Ernani premiered at La Fenice in March 1844 using a libretto adapted from a drama by Victor Hugo.

I due Foscari

Verdi, Giuseppe · Arts / Classical Music

Composes, "I due Foscari". Composes, "Ernani"

I Due Foscari Premieres In Rome

Verdi, Giuseppe · Rome · Arts / Classical Music

Verdi's opera I due Foscari based on a play by Lord Byron was first performed at Rome's Teatro Argentina.

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