Stefano Delle Chiaie
Italian activist and National Vanguard founder
Born
Died
2019
7 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
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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