Succession
Succeeds as King of Italy
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1878 in Italy
Explore 8 historical events and records for Italy in 1878.
Historical records for Italy in 1878
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January
June
Italian Delegation
Represents Italy as foreign minister at the opening of the Congress of Berlin.
July
Great Power Mediation
Joins the other Great Powers in reserving the right to mediate between Greece and the Ottoman Empire.
Treaty Signature
Signs the Treaty of Berlin as Italy's senior plenipotentiary.
Other events (month unknown)
Abdication
Abdicates in favor of his son, Humbert II
Death of Victor Emmanuel II
Death of Victor Emmanuel II, in Egypt
Lieutenant
Appointed Lieutenant
Pope
Appointed Pope
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