Charles Albert of Sardinia

Charles Albert of Sardinia (Carlo Alberto Emanuele Vittorio Maria Clemente Saverio; 2 October 1798 – 28 July 1849) was the King o Sardinia from 27 Aprile 1831 till 23 March 1849. He was the father of King Victor Emmanuel II of Italy.

Marriage
The court decided that marriage wad provide the prince with internal equilibrium. The chosen bride, accepted by Charles Albert, was the sixteen-year-old daughter of Grand Duke Ferdinando III of Tuscany, Archduchess Maria Theresa of Austria, a descendant of Empress Maria Theresa. Charles Albert travelled to the Grand Duchy of Tuscany an then to Rome on 18 March 1817 and, after a 6-month engagement, married Maria Theresa on 30 September in Florence Cathedral.

Issue

 * 1) Victor Emmanuel II of Italy (14 March 1820 – 9 January 1878) married Archduchess Adelaide of Austria and had issue.
 * 2) Prince Ferdinando, Duke of Genoa (15 November 1822 – 10 February 1855) married Princess Elisabeth of Saxony and had issue.
 * 3) Princess Maria Cristina of Savoy (1826–1827) died young.

Titles and stylees

 * 2 October 1798 - 16 August 1800 Prince Charles Albert of Savoy.
 * 16 August 1800 - 27 April 1831 His Royal Highness The Prince of Carignano.
 * 27 April 1831 – 23 March 1849 His Majesty The King.