Benito Mussolini
Italian politician and Prime Minister
Born
July 29th, 1883
142 years ago
Died
April 28th, 1945
80 years ago — 61 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Italy
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Served as Prime Minister of Italy from 1922 until 1943, during which instituted fascist policies and allied Italy with Nazi Germany during World War II. Mussolini's leadership style emphasized nationalism and authoritarianism. His regime suppressed dissent, controlled the media, and implemented aggressive military tactics. In 1943, Mussolini was deposed and arrested but was later rescued by German forces. He attempted to establish a puppet state in northern Italy before being captured by Italian partisans in 1945 and executed.
Established the National Fascist Party
Led Italy during World War II
Authored several journalistic works
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