Vincenzo Azzolini
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Vincenzo Azzolini was the governor of the Banca d'Italia during World War II, known for his pivotal role in the controversial transfer of Italy's gold reserves. Under his stewardship, 127 tons of gold were relocated to a hidden gallery in the Alto Adige region in 1943, intended for protection from Allied forces. Azzolini's decisions during this tumultuous period reflected the complex political and military dynamics of Italy under Mussolini and in the wake of German occupation.
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Vincenzo Azzolini was the governor of the Bank of Italy during the critical period of the war.
L’oro d’Italia, storia della riserva aurea di Bankitalia: dalle razzie naziste alle 2.452 tonnellate di oggiCorriere della Sera·
Italy· 2025-11-30
Italy· 2025-11-30
Vincenzo Azzolini preferred to move the gold to Alto Adige to be closer to the German ally.
Il mistero delle 127 tonnellate d'oro trafugate dai nazisti e nascoste in una galleria in Alto Adige: «Oggi varrebbero 4 miliardi»Corriere della Sera·Italy· 2025-05-24
Italy· 2025-05-24
