Francis II of the Two Sicilies

Francis II of the Two Sicilies (1836–1894) was the last king of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, ruling from 1859 until his kingdom was annexed by Italy in 1861. Born into a royal family, he faced numerous challenges, including political unrest and the rise of Italian unification movements. His reign was marked by attempts to modernize and strengthen his rule, but ultimately he was unable to stop the unification efforts led by figures like Giuseppe Garibaldi. After losing his throne, Francis lived in exile until his death, and his legacy is often linked to the end of the Bourbon monarchy in Italy.