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Charles Albert

British

noun

1798–1849, king of Sardinia-Piedmont (1831–49) during the Risorgimento: abdicated after the failure of his revolt against Austria

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As “Spare” describes in truly disturbing detail, Prince Henry Charles Albert David was born to be press fodder.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2023

However, King Charles Albert of Sardinia granted the Waldensians full legal and political rights in 1848.

From Slate • Oct. 31, 2018

—September 15, 1984: The royal couple’s second son, Henry Charles Albert David, is born.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 26, 2017

There were prayers, for the family of the bus driver, Charles Albert Poland Jr., 66; for the boy and his family; even for Mr. Dykes.

From New York Times • Feb. 2, 2013

The first battle of Custozza was fought on the 23rd-25th of July 1848, the Austrians commanded by Field-Marshal Radetzky being victorious over the Piedmontese army under King Charles Albert.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 8 "Cube" to "Daguerre, Louis" by Various

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