Title
Victor Emmanuel III of Italy
Caption
Victor Emmanuel III of Italy, 1869 – 1947. member of the House of Savoy and King of Italy (29 July 1900 – 9 May 1946). In addition, he claimed the thrones of Ethiopia and Albania as Emperor of Ethiopia (1936–41) and King of the Albanians (1939–43), which were unrecognised by the Great Powers. During his long reign (46 years), which began after the assassination of his father Umberto I, the Kingdom of Italy became involved in two World Wars. His reign also encompassed the birth, rise, and fall of Italian Fascism. 1905
Date
1905
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP18A02_020
License type
Rights managed
Available size
13,5Mb (519,7Kb) / 6,5in x 8,0in / 1956 x 2412 (300dpi)