Italo Balbo

Pilot

Birthday June 6, 1896

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Ferrara, Italy

DEATH DATE Jun 28, 1940 (44)

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About

Pilot and political leader who helped to develop Fascist Italy's Air Force.

Before Fame

He served in Italy's Alpine Corps during World War I and later joined forces with Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini.

Trivia

He organized flight parades to showcase Italy's air power.

Family Life

He grew up in Ferrara, Italy.

Associated With

He participated in a political protest alongside the son of the Italian reformist Giuseppe Garibaldi.