Carlo Troya
Carlo Troya | |
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Bust of Carlo Troya in the courtyard of the statues in Naples | |
| Born | 7 June 1784 Naples, Italy |
| Died | 28 July 1858 (aged 74) Naples, Italy |
| Citizenship | Kingdom of the Two Sicilies |
| Occupation(s) | Master of Law, historian |
| Known for | Ferdinand II Prime Minister |
| Movement | Neo-Guelph |
| Relatives | Son of Michele Troja and brother of Ferdinando Troya (it) |
Carlo Troya (also spelled Troja; 7 June 1784 – 28 July 1858) was a historian and politician who served as Prime Minister of the Two Sicilies from 3 April 1848 until 15 May 1848. Politically, he was a liberal Neo-Guelph who supported Italian unification. His primary historical interest was the study of the Early Middle Ages, to which he made lasting contributions.