King Carlo I of Tavolara

King of Tavolara: 1886 - 1927
Predecessor: Paolo I
Successor: Mariangela

Son of Paolo I and Pasqua Favale, born 1845. In the summer of 1900 the British naval vessel HMS Vulcan visited Tavolara, and the officers took a photograph of King Carlo and his family to hang in Queen Victoria's collection of royal portraits in Buckingham Palace. By 1904, however, Carlo was king in name only, having no ambition to rule. He is reported to have said, "I do not care to be a king. It is enough for me to make as fine lobster-pots as did my father." He was persuaded to reign, however, until his death, which was reported either Nov 6, 1927, at Olbia, or Jan 31, 1928, at Ventimiglia on the Italian Riviera. He was succeeded by his sister, Mariangela, as his son and heir had left Tavolara, returning 2 years after Carlo's death, when he was crowned King Paolo II.