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Umberto I of Italy

Turin, 14 Mar 1844 – Monza, 29 Jul 1900

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Facts and their sources

  • Born14 Mar 1844, Turinnot verified1 source
  • TitleHead of the House of Savoyor Monarch of Italy, 1878–1900not verified1 source
  • TitleMonarch of Italy, 1878–1900or Head of the House of Savoynot verified1 source
  • EventAssassination of Umberto I of Italynot verified1 source
  • Died29 Jul 1900, Monzanot verified1 source
  • FatherVictor Emmanuel II of Italynot verified1 source
  • MotherArchduchess Adelaide of Austrianot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 14 Mar 1844

    Born in Turin

  2. 11 Nov 1869

    A son is born

  3. 1878–1900

    Monarch of Italy

  4. 29 Jul 1900

    Dies in Monza, aged 56

Family

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During his lifetime

He lived through 7 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Turin.

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The 1840s · Umberto I is born in Turin

In the news1842

First seaside medical hostel opens in 1842

In 1842, a seaside hostel was opened in Viareggio, Tuscany, specifically for treating children suffering from tuberculosis. This was the first facility of its kind in Italy, marking an early attempt at marine therapy.

What people wore

Cleanliness of Sorrento peasant women

Sorrento peasant women were noted for their cleanliness, never being seen in public without being combed and wearing footwear, even on regular work days.

Daily life

Limited access to education

The kingdom had no compulsory school attendance, and education was largely controlled by the Church, with literacy rates remaining extremely low, at approximately 14.4 percent by 1861.

In the news1847–1848

First telegraph line established in 1847

The first Italian telegraph line connecting Florence, Pisa, and Livorno was established in 1847. This technology represented a major leap in communication speed across the region.

Music

Essential instruments for daily life

Castanets and tambourines were essential instruments for dancers, frequently accompanied by violins and guitars. Guitars were especially favored for nocturnal serenades, open-air concerts, and romantic declarations.

In Europe1845–1852

The Great Famine in Ireland

Potato blight ruined harvests: a million Irish people died and a million more emigrated, many to America.

Getting around

Climbing Mount Etna by horse and carriage

To climb Mount Etna, travelers would depart Catania by carriage for Nicolosi, then ride horses to the Casa degli inglesi, arriving at midnight. From there, they trekked 1.5 hours before dawn to reach the summit to witness the sunrise.