Risorgimento
The revolutionary disturbances began on January 5 with a civil disobedience strike in Lombardy, as citizens stopped smoking and playing the lottery, which denied Austria the associated tax revenue
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1848 in Italy
Explore 19 historical events and records for Italy in 1848.
Historical records for Italy in 1848
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January
February
Constitution of Italy
Pope Pius IX grants a constitution to the Papal States, which was both unexpected and surprising considering the historical recalcitrance of the Papacy
Risorgimento
Pope Pius IX grants a constitution to the Papal States, which was both unexpected and surprising considering the historical recalcitrance of the Papacy
Constitution of Italy
In February 1848 there were revolts in Tuscany that were relatively nonviolent, after which Ferdinand granted the Tuscans a constitution
Risorgimento
In February 1848 there were revolts in Tuscany that were relatively nonviolent, after which Ferdinand granted the Tuscans a constitution
June
Exile of Guisseppe Garibaldi
Arrives at Nice from Exile in South America after hearing about civil unrest
July
Battle of Custoza
After initial successes at Goito and Peschiera, decisively defeated at the Battle of Custoza by Radetzky
Risorgimento
After initial successes at Goito and Peschiera, decisively defeated at the Battle of Custoza by Radetzky
August
Battle of Custoza
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
Risorgimento
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
Risorgimento
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
November
Risorgimento
Following the assassination of his Minister Pellegrino Rossi, Pius IX fled Rome
Risorgimento
Following the assassination of his Minister Pellegrino Rossi, Pius IX fled Rome
December
Exile of Guisseppe Garibaldi
Arrives at Rome on the invitation of the Revolutionary Government
Other events (month unknown)
Il corsaro
Composes, "Il corsaro"
Il Corsaro Premieres In Trieste
Verdi's opera Il corsaro based on Byron's narrative poem premiered in Trieste in October 1848.
Rebellion of Rebels in Milan
Fights the Austrians in Milan but forced into Switzerland
Risorgimento
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
Risorgimento
Following the assassination of his Minister Pellegrino Rossi, Pius IX fled Rome. The republics have the upper hand, forcing the monarchs to flee their capitals, including Pope Pius IX
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