Édit Du Roi De Sardaigne Charles-albert, Du 18 Aout 1831, Portant Création D'un Conseil D'état: Avec Un Discours Préliminaire Et Des Notes... (French Edition)
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Édit Du Roi De Sardaigne Charles-Albert, Du 18 Aout 1831, Portant Création D'un Conseil D'état: Avec Un Discours Préliminaire Et Des Notes; Volume 2967 Of Harvard Risorgimento Preservation Microfilm Project
Charles Albert (King of Sardinia), Ferdinando Dal Pozzo (barone)
A. Cherbuliez, 1831
Memorie El Osservazioni Sulla Guerra Dell'independenza D'italia Nell 1848 by Charles Albert King Of Sardinia Raccolte and Tr. From The Fr. Da Un ... Seguito Quelle Del 1849... (Italian Edition)
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Memorie El Osservazioni Sulla Guerra Dell'independenza D'Italia Nell 1848 by Charles Albert King Of Sardinia Raccolte and Tr. From The Fr. Da Un Ufficiale Piemontese C. Promis. Cui Faran Seguito Quelle Del 1849
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Charles Albert, Charles Albert (king of Sardinia.)
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Law; Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice; Law / Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice; Law / Constitutional
Armeria Antica E Moderna Di G.m. Carlo Alberto Descritta Dal Conte Vittario Seyssel D'aix (Italian Edition)
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Armeria Antica E Moderna Di G.M. Carlo Alberto Descritta Dal Conte Vittario Seyssel D'Aix
Vittorio Seyssel, Charles Albert (King of Sardinia), Vittorio Seyssel d'Aix (conte.)
stab. tip. Fontana, 1840
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Charles Albert was king of Sardinia (Piedmont) from 1831 to 1849.
Background
Born on October 2, 1798, Charles Albert was the son of Prince Charles of Savoy-Carignano and Princess Albertine of Saxe-Courland, and the cousin of the Piedmontese king Charles Emmanuel IV. In October 1798 the French seized Piedmont, and the entire court took refuge in Sardinia, where Charles Albert spent the first 16 years of his life. In 1802 Charles Emmanuel abdicated in favor of his brother Victor Emmanuel I. On Napoleon's defeat in 1814, the family returned to Turin, the capital of Piedmont, where Charles Albert was given rigorous training to prepare him for the throne.
Career
In early 1821 he refused a request by the liberals to participate in a revolt against the reactionary government. On March 10, 1821, however, Turin was taken by the revolutionaries. Their aims were to establish constitutional government in Piedmont and to drive Austrian rule from Italy.
Victor Emmanuel abdicated at once in favor of his brother Charles Felix and named Charles Albert regent. Charles Albert then granted a constitution, but it was revoked when he was forced into exile by Austrian troops, who quickly put down the revolutionary movement. He was allowed to return to Turin, however, after promising to uphold the principles of absolute monarchy.
On the death of Charles Felix in 1831, Charles Albert became king of Piedmont. He promptly manifested considerable administrative ability in reforming the financial system and the army. In 1846, when the apparently liberal Pope Pius IX assumed office, Charles Albert became convinced that a government of broader freedom was needed and issued a decree to that effect. On Februaru 8, 1848, he finally granted the eagerly awaited constitution.
When Milan revolted in March 1848 against its Austrian rulers, Charles Albert also declared war on Austria. But Austrian power was too great, and by 1849 Piedmont was soundly defeated. Forced to accept bitter terms from the victors, Charles Albert believed he could be of no further help to his country and abdicated in favor of his son Victor Emmanuel II. Charles Albert died in a monastery in Oporto, Portugal, on July 28, 1849. The day of Italian liberation was not yet at hand, but it had been brought nearer by his work.
Achievements
He played an important part in liberalizing the institutions of the Piedmont and in starting it on its path as the leader of Italian unification.
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Personality
Charles Albert received a number of nicknames, including "the Italian Hamlet" (given to him by Giosuè Carducci on account of his gloomy, hesitant and enigmatic character) and "the Hesitant King" (Re Tentenna) because he hesitated for a long time between the establishment of a constitutional monarchy and the reinforcement of absolute rule.
Quotes from others about the person
Friedrich Engels:
"Among the indigenous princes, the number one enemy of Italian freedom was and is Charles Albert. Italians should bear in mind and repeat every hour the old saying: "God watch over my friends, so that I can watch over my enemies". From Ferdinand of the House of Bourbon, there is nothing to fear; he has for a long time been discredited. Charles Albert on the other hand calls himself pompously the "liberator of Italy" while on the very people he is supposed to be liberating he imposes as a condition the yoke of his rule. "
Connections
In 1817, Charles Albert married his second cousin once removed, Maria Theresa of Austria, the youngest daughter of Ferdinand III, Grand Duke of Tuscany, and Princess Luisa of Naples and Sicily. The couple had the following children:
Victor Emmanuel II (1820–1878); married Adelaide of Austria.
Prince Ferdinand of Savoy (1822–1855), Duke of Genoa; married Princess Elisabeth of Saxony.
Princess Maria Cristina of Savoy (1826–1827) died in infancy.
Spouse:
Maria Theresa of Austria
She was born an Archduchess of Austria and Princess of Tuscany. She was a daughter of Ferdinand III, Grand Duke of Tuscany, and Luisa of Naples and Sicily. She was named after her great-great-grandmother Empress Maria Theresa.
Daughter:
Princess Maria Cristina of Savoy
She died in infancy.
Son:
Victor Emmanuel II of Italy
He was King of Sardinia from 1849 until 17 March 1861.
Son:
Prince Ferdinando, Duke of Genoa
He was the founder of the Genoa branch of the House of Savoy.
Friend:
Marie-Caroline de Bourbon-Sicile, duchesse de Berry
