Capture of Rome

The capture of Rome occurred on 20 September 1870, as forces of the Kingdom of Italy took control of the city and of the Papal States. After a plebiscite held on 2 October 1870, Rome was officially made capital of Italy on 3 February 1871, completing the unification of Italy (Risorgimento).

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Which happened first?

• Capture of Rome and Franco-Prussian War happened in the same year
• Capture of Rome and Siege of Metz happened in the same year
• Capture of Rome and Battle of Gravelotte happened in the same year
• Capture of Rome and Battle of Mars-la-Tour happened in the same year
• Capture of Rome happened 2 years after Battle of Toba-Fushimi

Timeline

1. Battle of Toba-FushimiJanuary 31, 1868
2. Battle of GravelotteAugust 18, 1870
3. Battle of Mars-la-TourAugust 16, 1870
4. Capture of Rome (this page)September 20, 1870
5. Franco-Prussian WarJuly 19, 1870 – January 28, 1871
6. Siege of Metz1870

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