The House of Savoy (Italian: Casa Savoia) is an Italian royal house (formally a dynasty) that was established in 1003 in the historical Savoy region. Through gradual expansions, the family grew in power, first ruling the County of Savoy, a small Alpine county northwest of Italy, and later gaining absolute rule of the Kingdom of Sicily.

The monarchy of Italy (Italian: Monarchia d'Italia) was the system of government in which a hereditary constitutional monarch was the sovereign of the Kingdom of Italy from 1861 to 1946.

The Italian monarchy was founded by Humber I, Count of Savoy. They maintained their power through the years and were known as the House of Savoy. The name derives from the historical region of Savoy in the Alpine region between what is now France and Italy.

Jun 19, 2021 · Italy may have abolished its monarchy 75 years ago, but having no real power hasn't stopped its royal family from feuding. Direct descendants of Italy's last king are divided over who should lead the family. For thousands of years, only men in the family could rule.

Aug 23, 2024 · Explore the Italian royal family tree, tracing the House of Savoy's monarchy, established in 1003, its rule over Italy, and its status today. Skip to content History Cooperative

Dec 25, 2024 · One of the oldest European royal families, the House of Savoy ruled Italy from 1861 to 1946. In June 1946, Italians voted in a referendum to choose the future institutional form of the state. Around 54 percent decided to replace the monarchy with a republic, thus ending the rule of the House of Savoy in Italy.

This section includes a detailed history and portraits with biographies of the Counts, Dukes and Kings of the Savoy dynasty; castles and palaces associated with or constructed by the Savoys; and royal abbeys and chapels erected or endowed by Savoy family members.

Dec 7, 2024 · House of Savoy, historic dynasty of Europe, the ruling house of Italy from 1861 to 1946. During the European Middle Ages the family acquired considerable territory in the western Alps where France, Italy, and Switzerland now converge.

Jun 20, 2024 · The Italian royal family currently lives in Geneva, Switzerland, and Rome, Italy. They continue to use some of the various titles they acquired during their reign, but their rights to rule are not recognized by the Italian government.

Sep 16, 2022 · The Savoy family in Italy. The Italian Royal House of Savoy moved to Italy only in the XVI century, when the main seat was moved from Chambery (in France) to Turin: the Duke Emanuele Filiberto decided it had to be that way. And so, the most modern period of the family began, Turin becomes a major European metropolis and is embellished by urban ...