Soon after ascending to the throne, this ruler executed the horribly incompetent General Ramorino, who had earlier gambled away money meant to raise an army in Paris that could aid rebels against this ruler's father.
Soon after ascending to the throne, this ruler executed the horribly incompetent General Ramorino, who had earlier gambled away money meant to raise an army in Paris that could aid rebels against this ruler's father. Early on, this ruler was served by Prime Minister Massimo d'Azeglio and he married his cousin Adelaide of Austria. Early in his reign, he put down a revolt in Genoa. His son and successor approved of a massacre of strikers protesting the government of Antonio Rudini by General (*) Bava-Beccaris. This ruler's morganic wife Rosa Vercellana was born to a Napoleonic soldier and he was excommunicated by Pius IX. His minister famously asked for Napoleon III's aid at Plombieres. His capital was originally at Turin and this "Father of the Fatherland" was ably served by Count Cavour. For 10 points, name this ruler during the risorgiomento, the first Italian king.
Soon after ascending to the throne, this ruler executed the horribly incompetent General Ramorino, who had earlier gambled away money meant to raise an army in Paris that could aid rebels against this ruler's father.
Victor Emmanuel II [accept Vittorio Emmanuale II; prompt on partial answer]