Camillo di Cavour was an Italian statesman and a key figure in the unification of Italy in the 19th century. Born on August 10, 1810, in Turin, he served as the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Sardinia. Cavour was known for his diplomatic skills and economic reforms, which helped modernize the region and strengthen its position in Europe. Cavour played a crucial role in the Risorgimento, the movement for Italian unification. He formed strategic alliances, notably with France, to defeat the Austrian Empire, which controlled much of northern Italy. His efforts culminated in the establishment of a unified Italy in 1861, although he passed away shortly before this achievement.