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Luigi FederzoniItalian statesman, senator (1928).
Date of Birth: 27.09.1878
Country:  Italy |
Content:
- Early Life and Career
- Political Activism
- Military Service and Governmental Roles
- - Minister of Colonies (October 31, 1922 - June 17, 1924)
- Academic and Cultural Affiliations
- - Member of the Accademia dei Lincei (May 6, 1935 - January 4, 1946)
- Resistance and Post-War Life
- Honors and Recognition
- - Commander of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus (July 6, 1922)
- - Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy (July 17, 1923)
Early Life and Career
Luigi Federzoni was an esteemed Italian statesman and journalist born in 1878. In 1904, he became editor of the newspaper "Resto del Carlino." From 1905 to 1913, he served as editor of the "Giornale d'Italia." Alongside his journalistic endeavors, Federzoni also pursued literary pursuits, writing novels, novellas, and short stories under the pseudonym Giulio De' Frenzi.
Political Activism
In 1910, Federzoni co-founded the Italian Nationalist Association. Alongside Alfredo Rocco and Enrico Corradini, he established the weekly publication "L'idea Nazionale" in 1911. Passionate about his nation, he was elected as a deputy to the Italian Chamber of Deputies in 1913, 1919, 1921, and 1924.
Military Service and Governmental Roles
During World War I (1915-1918), Federzoni served his country valiantly. Following the war, he held several high-ranking government positions:
- Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies (March 23 - October 31, 1922)
- Minister of Colonies (October 31, 1922 - June 17, 1924)
- Minister of the Interior (June 17, 1924 - November 6, 1926)- President of the Senate (April 29, 1929 - January 19, 1934 and April 28, 1934 - March 2, 1939)
Academic and Cultural Affiliations
Federzoni was also deeply involved in academic and cultural institutions:
- Member of the Accademia dei Lincei (May 6, 1935 - January 4, 1946)
- President of the Institute of Fascist Italian Africa (1937-1940)- President of the Royal Italian Academy (1938-1943)
- President of the Istituto della Enciclopedia Italiana (March 17, 1938 - October 6, 1943)
Resistance and Post-War Life
Despite his previous involvement with the Fascist regime, Federzoni played a role in the conspiracy that led to Benito Mussolini's downfall on July 25, 1943. However, he was sentenced to death by the Fascist tribunal in Verona in absentia on January 10, 1944. Following the war, he fled to Portugal and subsequently to Brazil, where he resided until the annulment of his death sentence in December 1947. He eventually returned to Rome in 1955.
Honors and Recognition
Luigi Federzoni was bestowed several prestigious awards for his service:
- Knight of the Supreme Order of the Most Holy Annunciation (June 4, 1932)
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus (May 14, 1925)
- Grand Officer of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus (December 17, 1922)
- Commander of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus (July 6, 1922)
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown of Italy (December 30, 1923)
