In 1946, Italians voted to abolish their monarchy and exile their last king
In 1946, the Italian people voted to dismantle the monarchy and establish a republic, leading to the immediate exile of King Umberto II after a reign of only 34 days.
Following the devastation of World War II, Italians went to the polls in June 1946 to decide the future of their government. The national referendum resulted in a majority vote to abolish the monarchy in favor of a democratic republic. This decision ended the rule of the House of Savoy, which had led the country since its unification.
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