Victor Emmanuel I of Sardinia

Victor Emmanuel I of Sardinia was a king who ruled the Kingdom of Sardinia from 1802 to 1821. He later became the first King of a united Italy in 1861, though his reign as king ended before that unification was complete. Known for his efforts to restore stability after Napoleonic wars and for supporting Italian nationalist movements, he played a key role in the early stages of Italy’s path toward unification. His leadership helped shape the political landscape of northern Italy, setting the stage for subsequent unification under his son, Victor Emmanuel II.