Europe, 22 Oct 1860: Annexation of the Two Sicilies
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Political map of Europe & the Mediterranean on 22 Oct 1860 (Italian Unification: Annexation of the Two Sicilies), showing the following events: French occupation of Beirut in support of the Christian population; Garibaldi’s landing in Calabria; Garibaldi’s entry into Naples; Kingdom of Sardinia invades the Papal States; Plebiscites in Naples and Sicily support union with Sardinia.

Aug 1860–Jul 1861French intervene
in Lebanon to
protect Christians

19 Aug 1860Garibaldi crosses
to the mainland

7 Sep 1860Garibaldi
enters Naples

11 Sep 1860Sardinia invades
Papal States to
join with Garibaldi

21–22 Oct 1860Plebiscites in Two
Sicilies support
union with Sardinia

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