Victor Emanuel III

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King of Italy from 1900 to 1946 who made Mussolini prime minister and later gave up the throne

proper noun

: Víctor Manuel III

It was Victor Emanuel III who appointed Mussolini prime minister, shaping the course of Italian politics.

Examples

Victor Emanuel III ruled Italy from 1900 to 1946 and was the last king before the monarchy was abolished.
After abdicating, Victor Emanuel III spent his remaining years in exile in Egypt.
Victor Emanuel III reigned during both World Wars and played a significant role in Italian history.
King Victor Emanuel III ruled Italy for over four decades.
Did Victor Emanuel III support Mussolini's rise to power?
During his rule, Victor Emanuel III faced significant political turmoil, including two world wars.
Known for his controversial decisions, Victor Emanuel III appointed Mussolini as prime minister in 1922.

Synonyms

Victor Emmanuel III of Italy

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King of Italy from 1900 to 1946 who made Mussolini prime minister and gave up the throne

says abdication occurs before the monarchy is abolished

Surface Forms

Victor Emanuel III main

Morphology

Victor + Emanuel + III

This is a proper name consisting of personal names and a Roman numeral; a learner who knows the words would infer it labels a person and that 'III' means 'the third', but they would not be able to derive the specific historical role or facts (King of Italy, dates, actions) from the constituents. The reference is arbitrary and requires world knowledge, so the meaning is not compositionally predictable.

Etymology

Victor Emanuel III is a royal name made of the personal name Victor Emanuel and the number III. The number 'III' means he was the 'third' king with that name, so the name shows he followed two earlier kings called Victor Emanuel and helps you remember his place in Italy's royal line.