Stefano Delle Chiaie

Italian activist and National Vanguard founder

Stefano Delle Chiaie - Activists & Humanitarians born September 13th, 1936
Born
Died

2019
7 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

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Italy

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Founded the far-right organization National Vanguard in Italy. Engaged in political activism primarily from the 1960s through the 1980s. Involved in various nationalist causes and movements across Europe. Had connections with different far-right groups and was implicated in several controversial political incidents throughout his lifetime.

Founded National Vanguard in Italy

Participated in far-right activism

Engaged with nationalist movements in Europe

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