Victor Emmanuel II of Italy
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- proper noun
- The capture of Rome in 1870 completed the ambitions of Victor Emmanuel II of Italy.
Examples
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Victor Emmanuel II of Italy played a central role in the unification of the country.
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Victor Emmanuel II of Italy successfully acquired Venice and Rome, which were crucial for Italy's unification.
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Many streets in Italy are named after Victor Emmanuel II of Italy in honor of his contributions.
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The reign of Victor Emmanuel II of Italy marked a significant turning point in European history.
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Did Victor Emmanuel II of Italy really unify the country?
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Victor Emmanuel II of Italy is celebrated for leading the unification of Italy and becoming its first king.
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In history classes, students learn about Victor Emmanuel II of Italy and his pivotal role in shaping the modern Italian state.
Synonyms
The first king who finished making Italy one country by adding Venice and Rome
Surface Forms
Morphology
Victor + Emmanuel + II + of + Italy
This is a proper name composed of recognisable parts: a personal name (Victor Emmanuel), a regnal numeral (II) and a country (of Italy), so a learner who knows the words can infer it refers to the second Victor Emmanuel associated with Italy. However, the specific historical role (that he was the first king of united Italy, dates, and actions) is world-knowledge that cannot be derived from the constituent words alone.
Etymology
Victor Emmanuel II of Italy combines names with a simple picture: Victor means 'winner' and Emmanuel means 'God is with us', and he was the leader who put many small states together like puzzle pieces into one country. That's why Victor Emmanuel II of Italy is remembered as the first king who completed the 'uniting' of Italy.