Description
Autograph note signed, one page (with blank integral leaf), 5,25 x 8,25 inch, Turin, 10.04.1871, in Italian, short thank-you message to John Coubrough, written and signed in black ink "G. Garibaldi" (underlined), folded & attractively mounted (removable) for fine display with a picture, shows Garibaldi in a close-up portrait (altogether 8,25 x 11,75 inch), with intersecting letter folds, small mounting remnants to the reverse (blank leaf) - in fine condition.
"M. John Coubrough
Grato alli vostro gentili espressioni, mi dichiaro
vostro - G. Garibaldi
Torino 10 Aprile - 1861"
Translated:
"Mr. John Coubrough
Grateful to your kind expressions, I declare myself
yours - G. Garibaldi
Turin 10 April - 1861"
Further Information on the person
Profession:
(1807-1882) French-born general and politician who played a large role in the history of Italy and the world.
Year of Birth: 1807
Giuseppe Garibaldi was born on July 4, 1807, in Nice, France. He was an Italian general and nationalist who played a key role in the unification of Italy in the 19th century. Garibaldi is known as one of the fathers of modern Italy and a hero to the Italian people.
Garibaldi originally trained as a merchant sailor, but his passion for Italian unification led him to become involved in the various revolutionary movements of the time. He fought in the Italian Wars of Independence, leading volunteer armies known as the Redshirts.
One of Garibaldi's most famous military campaigns was the Expedition of the Thousand in 1860. With a force of a thousand volunteers, he sailed from Genoa to Sicily and took control of the island, winning the support of the local population. This feat helped to pave the way for the unification of Italy under King Victor Emmanuel II.
Garibaldi continued to fight for the cause of Italian unification throughout his life, participating in various campaigns and battles. He was known for his bravery, military skill, and dedication to the Italian cause.
Garibaldi passed away on June 2, 1882, in Caprera, Italy. His legacy as a national hero and unifier of Italy lives on to this day, and he is remembered as one of the greatest figures in Italian history.
Giuseppe Garibaldi's contributions to the unification of Italy and his role in Italian history have earned him a place of honor in the hearts of the Italian people. His name is synonymous with courage, patriotism, and the fight for freedom.
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