Giuseppe Garibaldi

Giuseppe Garibaldi was a major political and military figure during the early beginnings of the Kingdom of Italy. In the young years of his life, Garibaldi joined revolutionary groups like the Carbonari. He also served as an expeditionary, traveling the world with the Italian army setting colonies in South America. After his expedition, Garibaldi returned home amongst revolution. He fought for Charles Albert of Sardinia. However, his force was defeated and Italy could not liberate itself from Austrian grips. Again, Garibaldi was defeated during the Second Italian War of Independence. However, during the Expedition of the Thousand, Garibaldi along with a force of volunteers united Italy and helped to form the Kingdom of Italy.