Gino Lucetti
Italian anarchist and failed assassin
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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