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Benito Mussolini
Benito Mussolini

Benito Mussolini, born on July 29, 1883, and died on April 28, 1945, was the founder of Italian fascism and served as the Prime Minister of Italy from 1919 to 1945. During his rule, he implemented fascist policies both domestically and internationally, leading to the expansion of Italian territory and the outbreak of World War II. more

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