Benito Mussolini
Benito Mussolini was the Italian politician and leader of the National Fascist Party, who served as Prime Minister of Italy from 1922 until his ousting in 1943. He was a key figure in the creation of Italian Fascism, aligning Italy with Nazi Germany during World War II. Mussolini's regime was marked by authoritarianism, militarism, and aggressive expansionism, leading to significant social and economic turmoil in Italy and contributing to the wider conflict of the war.
Born on Jul 29, 1883 (142 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 4 | 3.75 | 0.23% | +20% | 60,461,826 | 169,817 | $2,000,000 | 5,617$ |
| Switzerland | 3 | 2.00 | 0.21% | +10% | 8,654,622 | 20,415 | $700,000 | 1,651$ |
| Argentina | 2 | 1.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 53,677 | $450,000 | 534$ |
| Romania | 2 | 2.50 | 0.12% | +10% | 19,237,691 | 24,910 | $250,000 | 324$ |
| Luxembourg | 2 | 3.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 625,978 | 947 | $73,000 | 110$ |
| Iran | 1 | 1.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 49,234 | $610,000 | 358$ |
| Greece | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 6,215 | $190,000 | 113$ |
| United States | 1 | 2.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 104,781 | $21,000,000 | 6,648$ |
| Slovakia | 1 | 4.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 3,229 | $110,000 | 65$ |
| San Marino | 1 | 2.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 33,938 | 36 | $2,000 | 2$ |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 164,689,383 | 135,658 | $350,000 | 288$ |
| Totals | 19 | 729,777,508 | 568,919 | $25,735,000 | 15,710$ |
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Luxembourg:
Benito Mussolini was an Italian dictator who drained the Pontine Marshes and transformed them into an important vegetable-growing area.
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Luxembourg:
Benito Mussolini was an Italian dictator who drained the Pontine Marshes and transformed them into important agricultural areas.
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Slovakia:
Benito Mussolini, a dictator, is noted for having envisioned a great stone bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland.
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Bangladesh:
Mussolini institutionalized fascism through a repressive state apparatus.
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Italy:
Benito Mussolini is referenced in the context of a young Andrea Camilleri's offer to volunteer for the war.
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Romania:
Benito Mussolini was the first fascist dictator of Europe, leading Italy from 1922 to 1943.
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San Marino:
Benito Mussolini's deposition in Italy preceded the events in San Marino.
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Argentina:
He was the leader of Fascist Italy, allied with Hitler during World War II.
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Italy:
Benito Mussolini is noted as the first Italian to be featured on the cover of Time magazine.
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Switzerland:
Benito Mussolini was the fascist dictator of Italy whose regime lasted over twenty years.
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