Born on July 4, 1807 in Nice, he would lead several military expeditions in South America before returning to Europe, where he would become famous for his patriotism and role in establishing a nation.
Born on July 4, 1807 in Nice, he would lead several military expeditions in South America before returning to Europe, where he would become famous for his patriotism and role in establishing a nation. Leading a group of volunteer fighters known as "I Mille", or more famously, Red Shirts, he would sweep up from Sicily to conquer the then capital city of Naples. Although he continued to lend support to conflicts such as the Franco-Prussian War later in life, he will most likely be remembered best for his role in uniting the Italian peninsula.
Born on July 4, 1807 in Nice, he would lead several military expeditions in South America before returning to Europe, where he would become famous for his patriotism and role in establishing a nation.
Giuseppe {Garibaldi}