Umberto I was the king of Italy from 1878 to 1900 and belonged to the 'House of Savoy.' He was also known by his nickname, “il Buono,” meaning “the Good.” After he ascended to the throne, he assumed the title “Umberto I of Italy,” instead of “Umberto IV of Savoy.” His reign was a period of turmoil, which was a consequence of his policies. His plans to colonize Africa and China, the lavish expenditure on strengthing the defense forces to support the kingdom of Prussia, his lack of concern for aiding education, his meager support for the upliftment of the citizens, the rise in prices of essential commodities, the poorly performing economy, the botched investigations into the Banca Roman Scandal, and his support of the notorious Bava-Beccaris Massacre made him hugely unpopular among his subjects, especially among the leftists and socialists. He survived two attempts on his life but succumbed to the third. He was shot dead on July 29, 1900.