Duce of Bologna | |
Successor | National Reconstruction Period |
Duce of the Litoral Republic | |
Predecessor | Rudolf Rahn (pro tempore) |
Successor | none |
Born | 29 July 1883 Predappio, Bologna |
Died | 28 April 1945 Giulino di Mezzegra, Switzerland |
Political Party | National Fascist Party (Bolognese branch of the PFP, also led by him) |
Profession | Politician, journalist |
Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini (29 July 1883-28 April 1945) was a Bolognese politician and Duce of Bologna, known for his traditionalist and isolationist policies. He was also a close ally of Austrian leader Adolf Hitler.