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Rodolfo Graziani

(1882–1955) Politician Kingdom of Italy

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Rodolfo Graziani was a politician from the Kingdom of Italy, best known for Pace romana in Libia.

Quick Facts About Rodolfo Graziani

Born
August 11, 1882
Died
January 11, 1955
Nationality
Kingdom of Italy
Profession
Politician
Notable works
Pace romana in Libia

About Rodolfo Graziani

Rodolfo Graziani, 1st Marquis of Neghelli also known as the Butcher of Ethiopia or the Butcher of Fezzan, was an Italian military officer in the Kingdom of Italy's Royal Army, primarily noted for his campaigns in Africa before and during World War II. A dedicated and prominent member of the National Fascist Party, he was a key figure in the Italian military during the regime of Benito Mussolini.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Sovereign Military Order of Malta Maurician medal Commemorative Medal for the Italo-Austrian War 1915-1918 Order of St. Sylvester Commemorative Medal for the Italo-Turkish War 1911-1912 Commemorative Medal of the African Campaigns commemorative medal of the military operation in East Africa Commemorative Medal of the Unity of Italy
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Inter-Allied Victory Medal (Italy) Bronze Medal of Military Valour Silver Medal of Military Valour Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of Savoy Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus Knight Grand Cross of the Colonial Order of the Star of Italy Croce d'Oro per ufficiali gold medal to award long periods of command in the Italian military

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