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Benito Mussolini | |
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| Born | 29 July 1883 Predappio, Kingdom of Italy |
| Died | 28 April 1945 Giulino, Kingdom of Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Political orientation | Fascism |
Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini (29 July 1883 – 28 April 1945) was the fascist dictator of Italy from 1922 to 1943.
Early life
Mussolini was a member of the Italian Socialist Party until being expelled in 1914 for supporting the First World War. In November 1914, he founded the right-wing newspaper Il Popolo d'Italia. In 1919, Mussolini's fascists burned down the headquarters of the PSI's newspaper and killed three socialists.[1]
Rule
Mussolini and his supporters marched on Rome on 28 October 1922 without resistance from the state or military. The next day, King Victor Emmanuel appointed him as prime minister.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Luca Tavan (2022-10-28). "Lessons from the rise of Mussolini, 100 years on" Red Flag. Archived from the original on 2022-11-03. Retrieved 2022-11-04.