mar 30, 1856 - Piedmont takes part in Paris Peace Conference
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As a result, Piedmont earned place at the 1856 Paris Peace Conference, gaining immense prestige by being treated nearly as an equal to the great powers.- Cavour further capitalises on this success by cultivating a close relationship with Napoleon III. The two men maintained regular contact over the following two years even sharing a lover. Napoleon III began expressing his desire to ‘do something for Italy’. through his commitment remained vague.
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Date:
mar 30, 1856
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~ 170 years ago