jan 12, 1848 - Start of revolution in Scicily
Description:
the crowds gather and on the following day the peasants come to join the revolution. the revolution demanded the restoration of the 1812 constitution and the parliamentary system of government. Ferdinand II army shelled the city and brought 5000 reinforcements, but was unable to capture Palermo. —> 1848Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 12, 1848
Now
~ 178 years ago