Francesco Maria Visconti

Francesco Maria Visconti (1797–1879) was an Italian nobleman and politician. He was the Duke of Grazzano and a prominent supporter of the unification of Italy during the 19th century. As a member of the powerful Visconti family, he played a role in promoting Italian independence and modernization efforts. His contributions included participating in political movements and events that aimed to unify Italy into a single nation, moving away from fragmented states. Visconti's influence was mainly regional, and he is remembered as part of the broader movement towards Italy’s national unity in the Risorgimento era.