Question Number 10
Margherita di
Savoia?
Yes!
The daughter of the
Duke of Genova, she married her cousin Umberto, who became King in 1878 and
reigned by his side until his assassination in 1900. She was known for both her
beauty and her kindness, and was immensely popular with her subjects throughout
her life.
The Pizza Margherita is the classic
Neapolitan pizza, topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil, a color
combination (red, white, and green) that represents the Italian
flag.
Siena's Panforte Margherita is also named
after the Queen; both she and her husband were enthusiastic fans of
the Palio, an
exciting bareback horse race.
