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, and his uncle

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. As a young man, he had been jailed for opposing the Austrian response leading to the

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. During the war for Italian independence, he served in Garibaldi's army and received the

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for his actions during the

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. He later served in the Italian

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from 1890 to 1892 and was made a

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in 1900. He died suddenly in Florence at the age of 68. His son (1872–1933) also served in the Italian Chamber of Deputies and Senate.

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1844 births 1913 deaths Members of the Chamber of Deputies (Italy) Members of the Senate of the Kingdom of Italy Scientists from Mantua Politicians from Mantua Italian agronomists {{Lombardy-politician-stub