Description: (Diplomat)
Gian Galeazzo Ciano was an Italian diplomat and politician who held the position of Foreign Minister under Benito Mussolini from 1936 to 1943. He played a key role in Italian politics during World War II by pushing for Italy to leave the Axis powers following a string of defeats. Ciano was pivotal in the Grand Council of Fascism's move to remove Mussolini from power and subsequently faced repercussions for his involvement, leading to his death at the hands of Mussolini's regime in 1944. His diary continues to serve as a valuable historical document.