Gino Lucetti

Italian anarchist and failed assassin

Gino Lucetti - Activists & Humanitarians born August 31st, 1900
Born
Died

1943
83 years ago — 43 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

Italy

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Born in 1900, engaged in anarchist activities in Italy. Attempted to assassinate Benito Mussolini in 1926 using a bomb during a public event. The attempt failed, resulting in injuries to others and his own arrest. Faced trial and was sentenced to 30 years in prison but was released in 1933 as part of a general amnesty. Lucetti's actions reflected the intense political unrest in Italy during the rise of fascism.

Attempted assassination of Benito Mussolini

Engaged in anarchist activities

Received a 30-year prison sentence

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