Emilio De Bono 1866 – 1944

Biography

Emilio De Bono was born on March 19, 1866, in the small town of Cassano d’Adda in northern Italy. Over the course of his life, he rose to prominence as a military officer, achieving the rank of general and becoming an active figure in Italy’s fascist movement during the twentieth century. His career reflected the turbulent political transformations that swept through Italy during this era.

De Bono’s life came to an end on January 11, 1944, in Verona, when he died from a gunshot wound. His passing marked the conclusion of a life spent at the center of significant historical events. Following his death, he was laid to rest in the cemetery of his native Cassano d’Adda, returning him to the town where his journey had begun nearly eight decades earlier.

His legacy remains intertwined with a pivotal and complex chapter in Italian history, reflecting both the ambitions and conflicts of his time.