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Victor Emmanuel II (in Italian: Vittorio Emanuele II) ( March 14 1820 - January 9 1878) was the King of Piedmont, Savoy and Sardinia 1849 - 1861, and King of Italy 1861 - 1878.

In 1842 he was married to a cousin, Maria Adelaide of Habsburg and had children including:

Rosa Theresa Vercellona Guerrieri (nicknamed La Rosina) was once Victor Emmanuel's mistress. The Count of Mirafiori and Fontanafredda was probably their (illegitimate) son.

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Preceded by:
Charles Albert
King of Italy Succeeded by:
Humbert I
Italian monarchs Knights of the Garter Victor Emmanuel II Victor Emmanuel II Victor Emmanuel II

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