Victor Emmanuel III of Italy

Victor Emmanuel III Historical Figure Nationality: Italy Year of Birth: 1869 Year of Death: 1947 Cause of Death: Pulmonary congestion Religion: Catholicism Parents: Umberto I Margherita of Savoy Spouse: Elena of Montenegro Children: Five House: Savoy Political Office(s): King of Italy and Albania, Emperor of Ethiopia, Duke of Savoy, Count of Maurienne Fictional Appearances: Worldwar POD: May 30, 1942 Appearance(s): In the Balance; Tilting the Balance Type of Appearance: Contemporary references

Victor Emmanuel III (11 November 1869 – 28 December 1947, spelt Vittorio Emmanuele in Italian) was a member of the House of Savoy and King of Italy (29 July 1900 – 9 May 1946). In addition, he claimed the titles Emperor of Ethiopia (1936–43) and King of Albania (1939–43) which were recognized by the great powers in 1937 and 1939, respectively. During his long reign, Victor Emmanuel III saw two world wars and the birth, rise, and fall of Fascism in the Kingdom of Italy. His initial approval of the actions of Benito Mussolini and the decision to bring Italy into World War II on the side of the Axis thoroughly damaged Victor Emmanuel's credibility. One year after World War II ended, a plebiscite abolished the monarchy and brought about a republic in Italy. Victor Emmanuel had abdicated prior to the voting (so that his son Umberto II got the distinction of being Italy's final monarch, reigning for a matter of weeks), knowing how unpopular he was, but it was too little, too late. He died in exile in Egypt only one year later.

Victor Emmanuel III in Worldwar

Victor Emmanuel III met the Race's definition of "emperor". However, much like Hirohito of Japan, the Race deemed Victor Emmanuel a "false front" for those who wielded the true power in Italy.

When Italy was overrun by the Race, Victor swore loyalty to the occupiers. After Benito Mussolini's escape from Race house arrest, however, Fleetlord Atvar began to suspect that Victor was cooperating with the rebel guerrillas.

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Royal offices (OTL)
Preceded by Umberto I	King of Italy 29 July 1900 – 9 May 1946	Succeeded by Umberto II
Preceded by Haile Selassie I	Emperor of Ethiopia (Not internationally recognised) ‌ 9 May 1936 – 5 May 1941	Succeeded by Haile Selassie I
Preceded by Zog I	King of the Albanians 16 April 1939 – 8 September 1943	Succeeded by Ibrahim Bej Biçakçiu as Chairman of the Provisional Executive Committee (German Occupation)
Royal offices (Fictional Work)
Preceded by Umberto I	King of Italy (Worldwar) 1900–194?	Succeeded by Unknown
Preceded by Zog I	King of the Albanians 1939–1942	Succeeded by Occupation forces of the Race