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Bettino Ricasoli

1809–1880 · 19th century

Bettino Ricasoli was a Tuscan baron and statesman who led the provisional government of Tuscany in 1859–1860, after the grand duke fled, and steered its union with the Kingdom of Sardinia. He succeeded Cavour as prime minister of the new Kingdom of Italy in 1861–1862 and served again in 1866–1867. Known as the Iron Baron, he also set down an early formula for Chianti wine.

Bettino Ricasoli — Image: Duroni & Murer, Opticiens Photographes de S. M. Le Roi D'Italie, Paris, 12, Rue Vivienne, Milan, 11, Corso Vitt. ... · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Bettino Ricasoli. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/bettino-ricasoli
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