Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini[a] (29 July 1883 – 28 April 1945) was an Italian politician and journalist who ruled Italy during the Fascist period as its dictator from the March on Rome in …

Oct 11, 2025 · Benito Mussolini, the controversial Italian dictator and founder of fascism, rose to power through his charismatic leadership but ultimately led Italy into disastrous alliances …

Jul 23, 2025 · Benito Mussolini (1883–1945) was the founder of fascism and dictator of Italy from 1922 to 1943. He led the country into a highly authoritarian regime and then...

Apr 11, 2022 · Before becoming one of the most famous fascists of the 20th century, Benito Mussolini was a young socialist, but he split with the movement and then rode a wave of anti …

Read a short biography about the life of Benito Mussolini - the founder of Fascism and Hitler's WW2 ally.

Sep 5, 2023 · Mussolini’s ambitions extended far beyond simply holding political power. The fascist regime sought to transform Italian society fundamentally—restructuring the economy, …

Apr 3, 2014 · Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini, who went by the nickname “Il Duce” (“the Leader”), was an Italian dictator who created the Fascist Party in 1919 and eventually held all …

Background Mussolini had been Italy's fascist leader since 1922, first as prime minister and, following his seizure of dictatorial powers in 1925, with the title Il Duce. In June 1940, he took …

Apr 30, 2025 · Mussolini’s regime collapsed in 1945, his corpse hung upside down in Milan’s Piazzale Loreto. His legacy is a cautionary tale: a demagogue who exploited fear, nationalism, …

Oct 11, 2025 · Mussolini created a cult of personality and was hailed as a genius and a superman by public figures worldwide. His achievements were considered little less than miraculous.