Victor Emanuel III

Victor Emanuel III (1869-1947) was the King of Italy from 1900 until his abdication in 1946. His reign saw Italy's involvement in both World Wars and the rise and fall of Fascism under Benito Mussolini. He played a crucial role in the political landscape of Italy, including his decision to dismiss Mussolini in July 1943 as the country faced military defeats during World War II.