Mussolini (Benito Mussolini)

Benito Mussolini was an Italian political leader who founded and led Fascism, a far-right, authoritarian movement, in the early 20th century. He ruled Italy as Prime Minister from 1922 to 1943, establishing a dictatorship characterized by intense nationalism, suppression of opposition, and aggressive expansionism. Mussolini allied Italy with Nazi Germany during World War II, contributing to the conflict and suffering of that era. His leadership ended when Italy was defeated, and he was executed in 1945. Mussolini’s regime is remembered for its authoritarian policies, militarism, and the role it played in the rise of fascist ideology.