Giovanni Passannante
Italian anarchist who attempted to assassinate king Umberto I / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Giovanni Passannante (Italian pronunciation: [dʒoˈvanni passanˈnante]; 19 February 1849 – 14 February 1910) was an Italian anarchist who attempted to assassinate king Umberto I of Italy, the first attempt against Savoy monarchy since its origins.[1] Originally condemned to death, his sentence was later commuted to life imprisonment. The conditions of his imprisonment drove him insane and have been denounced as inhumane.
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Giovanni Passannante | |
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Born | (1849-02-19)19 February 1849 |
Died | 14 February 1910(1910-02-14) (aged 60) |
Nationality | Italian |
Occupation | Cook |
Criminal status | Dead |
Conviction(s) | Attempted murder of Umberto I of Italy |
Criminal penalty | Life imprisonment |
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