Learn the details of who he was The Duce () and the circumstances of his death: place of death, date of death and cause of death.
Who was Il Duce?
Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini better known as The Duce was born on July 29, 1883 in Predappio, Italy.
His unfortunate death was the April 28, 1945 (80 years ago) in Mezzegra, Italy by Execution by firing squad at 61 years of age.
Benito Mussolini was an Italian politician who led the National Fascist Party and was Prime Minister of Italy from 1922 to 1943. He established a fascist regime in Italy and allied himself with Adolf Hitler during World War II.
Birth
- Full name: Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini
- Sobriquet: The Duce
- Date:
- Place: Predappio, Italy
- Zodiac sign: Leo
- Gender: Male
Death
- Date:
- Place: Mezzegra, Italy
- Age: 61 years old
- Time since death: 80 years
- Cause: Execution by firing squad
