Modern era · 1870
Capture of Rome
The capture of Rome (Italian: Presa di Roma) occurred on 20 September 1870, as forces of the Kingdom of Italy took control of the city and of the Papal States. After a plebiscite held on 2 October 1870, Rome was officially made capital of Italy on 3 February 1871, completing the unification of Italy (Risorgimento).
- When
- 20 Sept 1870
- Where
- Rome
- Era
- Modern
Topics
Before and after
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