This ruler's forces suffered a disastrous defeat under the command of Alfonso La Marmora in the Battleof Custoza.
This ruler's forces suffered a disastrous defeat under the command of Alfonso La Marmora in the Battleof Custoza. This man took the throne after his father abdicated following humiliating losses at Novara andan earlier battle at Custoza. Following that abdication, this ruler agreed to an armistice with JosephRadetzky. The Peace of Villafranca confirmed the victories of this ruler at Solferino and Magenta when heallied with Napoleon III against Austria. This son of Charles Albert was excommunicated by Pius IX fortaking the Papal States, a move supported by his adviser Count Cavour. For 10 points, name this first kingof a unified Italy.
This ruler's forces suffered a disastrous defeat under the command of Alfonso La Marmora in the Battleof Custoza.
Victor Emmanuel II [prompt on Victor Emmanuel]