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Benito Mussolini

Jul 29, 1883 - Apr 28, 1945 (61 years old) in Predappio, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini (29 July 1883 – 28 April 1945) was an Italian politician and journalist who was the Prime Minister of Italy from the March on Rome in 1922 until his overthrow in 1943. He was also Duce of Italian fascism from the establishment of the Italian Fasces of Combat in 1919, until his summary execution in 1945. He founded and led the National Fascist Party (PNF). As a dictator and founder of fascism, Mussolini inspired the international spread of fascist movements during the interwar period.

Known For

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Cinecittà Babilonia: Sex, Drugs and Black Shirts
Self - Politician (archive footage)
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Vedete, sono uno di voi
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Pétain, such a popular hero
Self (archive footage)
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Rita the Field Marshal
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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A Special Day
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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To Arms, We Are Fascists!
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Once Upon a Time: Sergio Leone
Self (archive footage)

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