Person

Benito Mussolini

Also known as Mussolini

Benito Mussolini was an Italian politician who founded Fascism and ruled Italy as dictator from 1922 until 1943. He sought to build a new Roman empire, launching the invasion of Ethiopia in 1935 and proclaiming the Italian Empire in 1936. His alliance with Nazi Germany and the military failures of the Second World War brought the collapse of the Italian Empire.

Benito Mussolini
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Mentioned in 2 profiles

Italian EmpireMilitary, Governance, DeclineKingdom of ItalyMilitary, Governance, Impact, Decline, Summary

Mentioned in 6 state histories

Kingdom of ItalyItalian Regency of CarnaroAlbanian KingdomVatican CityFederal State of AustriaItalian Social Republic

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Benito Mussolini. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/benito-mussolini
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The Epoch Institute. “Benito Mussolini.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/benito-mussolini.
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