Count Of Cavour Collection
Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, was an influential Italian statesman born in Turin in 1810
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Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, was an influential Italian statesman born in Turin in 1810. He played a crucial role during the era of the French Second Empire from 1852 to 1870. A solemn ceremony marked the launch of the battleship Conte di Cavour in La Spezia on August 10, capturing the grandeur and significance of this event through a colorful lithograph. Giovanni Dupre's monument dedicated to Count Cavour between 1865 and 1873 stands as a testament to his legacy. Count Cavour had a vision for Italy and passionately proclaimed it in Parliament during The Feasts of the Fatherland, as depicted in another vibrant lithograph. His journey began at the military academy in Turin where he studied diligently, portrayed beautifully through a chromolithograph. Various images showcase his presence - from black-and-white photos to engravings - highlighting his importance even after his passing. The inauguration of Cavours Monument at Campo Santo in Pisa is captured through an engraving that immortalizes him further. Count of Cavour will forever be remembered as an esteemed Italian statesman who dedicated himself to shaping Italy into what it is today – united and strong.