Historical Characters
Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807−1882) the military leader of the Expedition of the Thousand (May 11, 1860 − October 1, 1860) from Marsala in Sicily to northern Lazio (Campania)
Ferdinand II, a Bourbon King of The Two Sicilies. Reigned 8 November 1830 - 22 May 1859. Died shortly before the narration of The Leopard begins. The Bourbons ruled the kingdom from Naples and lived in the Caserta Palace.
Francis II the last Bourbon King of the Two Sicilies. Reigned 22 May 1859 – 20 March 1861.
Victor Emmanuel II the Savoy King of Sardinia 23 March 1849 – 17 March 1861. The King of Italy 17 March 1861 – 9 January 1878. Resident at the Royal Palace of Turin.
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