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Garibaldi was the most celebrated Italian freedom fighter.
In 1833, he met Mazzini and joined the 'Young Italy' movement and participated in a republican uprising in Piedmont in 1834.
Though he was compelled to go in exile till 1848, he supported Victor Emmanuel II in his efforts to unify the Italian states.
In 1860, Garibaldi led the famous expedition of the Thousand to South Italy. His volunteers called Red Shirts made occupation of South Italy possible.
In 1867, he led his volunteers to Home to fight the Papal States, the last obstacle to the unification of Italy. Though they were no match to the French Garrison who protected these states, the contribution and dedication of Garibaldi cannot be undermined. In 1870, Italy was unified when, during his war with Prussia, French troops were withdrawn, and the papal state of Rome was freed.
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