Italian King Umberto I, is assassinated in Monza by Italian-American anarchist Gaetano Bresci. During his time as king since 1878 Italy expanded his control of Eritrea and Somalia. However, he was unable to defeat the Abyssinians.
In 1882, King Umberto I approved the Triple Alliance, which formed a military pact between Italy, Germany, and Austria-Hungary. He faced opposition from anarchists and other groups due to his conservative policies and his support for the military's actions including the Bava Beccaris massacre in Milan. He was succeeded by his son, Victor Emmanuel III. More
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