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Fragment of portrait of Joachim Murat, Prince d’Empire, Grand Duke of Clèves and of Berg, King of Naples under the name of Napoleon in 1808 (1767-1815), Marshal of France in 1804 By François Gérard - [1] See full portrait:[2], Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=264241

On this day: Gioacchino Murat issues Rimini Proclamation

March 30, 2026March 30, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 30 March 1815, a declaration was made in the Adriatic city of Rimini that would echo through Italian history for generations. “Italians! The hour has come to engage in your highest destiny… From the Alps to the straits of Sicily, there is but one cry — Italian independence.” The words were stirring, visionary, and […]

Italian unification is celebrated on 17th March after the Kingdom of Italy was proclaimed in 1861.

Italian Unification Explained – Creating Modern Italy

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 17 March 1861, the Kingdom of Italy was proclaimed, formally bringing into existence the unification of a single Italian state for the first time since antiquity. The event marked the culmination of a long and complex process known as the Risorgimento, through which a fragmented peninsula of states, foreign territories and competing political visions […]