Italo Balbo

Description: (Italian Fascist Politician Who Commanded the Country's Air Force and Served as Governor-General of Libya)
Italian fascist politician Italo Balbo commanded the country’s air force under the dictatorial rule of Benito Mussolini. He was previously a leader of the Blackshirt militia. However, his pro-British sentiments made Mussolini move him away from Italy to make him the Governor-General of Italian Libya. He was killed by accidental friendly fire.

Overview

Birthday June 6, 1896 (Gemini)
Died on June 28, 1940
All Filters