Garibaldi

Connected Sites: 4

Giuseppe Garibaldi (July 4, 1807 - June 2, 1882) was an Italian military and political figure, and considered a national hero.

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  • Colonia del Sacramento
    Inscribed: 1995
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    Occupied By Garibaldi In 1845 When Leading An "Italian Legion" (He Also Led The Uruguayan Navy!) In The Uruguayan Civil War Figthing On The Side Of The Liberal "Colorados" Against The "Blancos" Of Manuel Oribe
  • Rome
    Rome
    Holy See, Italy
    Inscribed: 1980
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    Siege Of Rome June 1849. Garibaldi Is Heavily Involved In Hand To Hand Fighting At Various Points Around The Walls Of Rome Trying To Prevent An Entry By The French. An Initial Victory At The Porta San Pancrazio Is Followed By A Month Long Siege And An Eventual Decision To Withdraw To Avoid Further Damage To Rome. Garibaldi Goes To The Capitol And Makes A Famous Speech "Dovunque Saremo, Colà Sarà Roma". (Wherever We May Be, There Will Be Rome).
    See Romeartlover.Tripod.Com
  • San Marino and Mount Titano
    Inscribed: 2008
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    1849. During The 1st Italian War Of Independence And Fleeing The Franch, Austrian, Spanish And Neopolitan Armies He Took Refuge In San Marino Whilst Attempting To Reach Venice. He Was Initially Refused Permission To Pass Through But Turned Up Anyway With 1500 Men When Surrounded By Austrian Armies. Went To Public Palace To Present His Request Which Was Granted By The Regent. Initially Staying In The Convent Of The Friars Minor Capuchin He Later Escaped To Venice With 150 Of His Army.
  • Nice
    Nice
    France
    Inscribed: 2021
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    Garibaldi's Mother Is Buried In The Cimetière Du Château On The Colline Du Château. Garibaldi's Wife Was Also Buried In The Cemetery, Before Her Body Was Transferred To Rome.
    See Fr.Wikipedia.Org