Victor Emmanuel III was King of Italy from 29 July 1900 until his abdication on 9 May 1946. A member of the House of Savoy, he also reigned as Emperor of Ethiopia from 1936 to 1941 and King of the Albanians from 1939 to 1943, following the Italian invasions of Ethiopia and Albania. During his reign of nearly 46 years, which began after the assassination of his father Umberto I, the Kingdom of Italy became involved in World War I and in World War II. His reign also encompassed the birth, rise, and fall of the Fascist regime.
Victor Emmanuel III of Italy (died 1947)
On November 11, in the year 1869, Victor Emmanuel III of Italy (died 1947). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of November 11, one of 454 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Victor Emmanuel III. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on November 11, 1869 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 22 October 2026.
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