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The Savoy is the most longevous dynasty across Europe. Starting from the forefather Count Umberto (11th century) to the exile of Umberto II (the “King of May”) in June 1946, elapsed 9 centuries. How can we explain such a long dominion over a territory which was initially poor and little populated?
Piedmont indeed includes two great and strategic routes connecting North to South of the European mainland: the Pass of San Bernardo (Val d’Aosta) and that of Cenisio (Susa). The passage of pilgrims and merchants, and moreover that [Read more...]
The Savoy is the most longevous dynasty across Europe. Starting from the forefather Count Umberto (11th century) to the exile of Umberto II (the “King of May”) in June 1946, elapsed 9 centuries. How can we explain such a long dominion over a territory which was initially poor and little populated?
Piedmont indeed includes two great and strategic routes connecting North to South of the European mainland: the Pass of San Bernardo (Val d’Aosta) and that of Cenisio (Susa). The passage of pilgrims and merchants, and moreover that of armies required the consensus of the Savoy, who cleverly and diplomatically administrated through centuries this geo-strategic position.
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