Count Camillo di Cavour is considered the key figure behind the unification of Italy. As the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Sardinia, Cavour was instrumental in orchestrating political and military strategies that facilitated the unification process during the mid-19th century. Utilizing diplomacy and forging alliances, he secured support from France, which played a crucial role in the wars against Austria. Alongside Giuseppe Garibaldi’s military campaigns, Cavour’s efforts culminated in the proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861. His vision for a united Italy, free from foreign domination, significantly influenced the Italian nationalist movement and laid the foundation for a consolidated nation-state.