Benito Mussolini

:For other people called Mussolini, see Mussolini (disambiguation).

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Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini (Predappio near Forlì, July 29, 1883 – Giulino di Mezzegra near Como, April 28, 1945) led Italy from 1922 to 1943. He created a fascist state through the use of state terror and propaganda. Using his charisma, total control of the media and intimidation of political rivals, he disassembled the existing democratic government system. His entry into World War II on the side of Nazi Germany made Italy a target for Allied attacks and ultimately led to his downfall and death. In November 2004 he was voted the 34th greatest Italian in a television poll.

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Forlì - July 29 - 1883 - Como - April 28 - 1945 - Italy - 1922 - 1943 - Fascist - State terror - Propaganda - Democratic - World War II - Nazi Germany

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