Ruggero Settimo, Prime Minister (sicily) : All Data

Ruggero Settimo was the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Sicily from 1848 to 1849. During his tenure, he faced the Sicilian revolution of 1848, which aimed to establish an independent Sicilian state. Settimo played a crucial role in negotiating with the revolutionaries and advocating for their demands, leading to the creation of a constitution and the establishment of a liberal government. However, his rule was also marked by the outbreak of the First Italian War of Independence in 1848, which saw Sicily and other Italian states fighting against Austrian forces. Although Settimo's rule ended in 1849, the war continued until 1849, ultimately resulting in defeat for the Italian forces.