March on Rome

The March on Rome was the name given to the coup d'état by which Benito Mussolini came to power in Italy in late October 1922.

Related Topics:
Coup d'état - Benito Mussolini - Italy - 1922

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Conventionally the March marks the beginning of fascist rule and the end of the preceding parliamentary regime. But paradoxically the way in which Mussolini became head of government was in accordance with the Statuto Albertino (Italian Constitution of the time). The dictatorship happened later, with the assassination of Giacomo Matteotti and the banning of opposition parties.

Related Topics:
Fascist - Parliament - Statuto Albertino - Dictator - Giacomo Matteotti - Opposition parties

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