Orsini Affair (jan 1, 1858 – jun 1, 1858)
Description:
a failed assassination attempt on Napoleon III by a group of 4 people with Count Felice Orsini as their leader, out of Orsini wanting France to help Italy. Supposedly, he believed that if he killed Napoleon III, a new republican government would instate itself and come to Italy’s aid. Whatever the case, it spurred Napoleon to meet Cavour at Plombieres (ie → finally realize his desire to “do something for italy”)Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1858
jun 1, 1858
~ 5 months