Savoyard Italians
Italian irredentism in Savoy was the political movement among Savoyards promoting annexation to the House of Savoy, Savoy dynasty's Kingdom of Italy (1861–1946), Kingdom of Italy. It was active from 1860 to World War II. History Italian irredentists were citizens of Savoy who considered themselves to have ties with the House of Savoy dynasty. Savoy was the original territory of the duke of Savoy that later became King of Italy. Since the Renaissance the area had ruled over Piedmont and had for regional capital the town of Chambéry. The official language of Savoy was French since the 15th century, and was divided administratively in Savoie Propre (Chambéry), Chablais (Thonon), Faucigny (Bonneville, Haute-Savoie, Bonneville), Genevois (Annecy), Maurienne (Saint Jean de Maurienne) and Tarentaise (Moûtiers). Vaugelas, a native of the duchy, became one of the most renowned French linguists. In spring 1860 the area was annexed to France after a referendum and the administrative b ...
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