Giuseppe Garibaldi

Definition

Giuseppe Garibaldi was an Italian general and nationalist who played a crucial role in the unification of Italy in the 19th century. He led military campaigns and fought for the independence and unity of Italy.

Related terms

Risorgimento: The Risorgimento refers to the period of Italian history when various states on the Italian peninsula were unified into one nation.

Camillo Cavour: Camillo Cavour was an Italian statesman and politician who worked alongside Garibaldi during the unification process, focusing more on diplomatic efforts.

Kingdom of Sardinia: The Kingdom of Sardinia was a state in Italy that played a significant role in the unification process, with its capital at Turin.