Italy On This Day

Fascinating stories from each day of the year about the people and events that have shaped the culture and history of Italy

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Showing posts with label 1905. Show all posts

Showing posts with label 1905. Show all posts

5 January 2018

Dr Michele Navarra – physician and Mafia boss

Hospital doctor who headed Corleone clan Michele Navarra was an eminent physician in Corleone Michele Navarra, an extraordinary f...

30 March 2017

Ignazio Gardella – architect

Modernist who created Venetian classic The architect Ignazio Gardella The engineer and architect Ignazio Gardella, considered one of ...

22 February 2016

Enrico Piaggio - industrialist

Former aircraft manufacturer famed for Italy's iconic Vespa motor scooter The Vespa is still among the most popular scooters in the wo...

15 November 2015

Annunzio Mantovani - conductor

Orchestra leader brought light relief during World War Two Mantovani moved to England as a child and made his career there Conductor ...

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