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COMMANDER // 1804–1878

Alfonso La Marmora

general of the armyKingdom of ItalyKingdom of Italy3 battles2 wars

Lifespan

1804 – 1878

1810182018301840185018601870Crimean War · 1853-1856Third Italian War of Independence · 1866Siege of Sevastopol — January 1, 1854 · France · Crimean WarBattle of the Chernaya — August 16, 1855 · French Empire · Crimean WarBattle of Custoza — June 24, 1866 · Kingdom of Italy · Third Italian War of Independence

Active service 1854–1866 — 3 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 50.

Profile

Alfonso Ferrero La Marmora was an Italian general and statesman. His older brothers include a soldier and a naturalist Alberto della Marmora and Alessandro Ferrero La Marmora, founder of the branch of the Italian army now called the Bersaglieri.

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Battles (3)

Last verified June 2026
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