On September 11th, 1926, anarchist Gino Lucetti attempted to assassinate Italy’s fascist leader, Benito Mussolini by throwing an explosive at the Duce’s passing vehicle. The attempt was unsuccessful, and Lucetti was arrested and imprisoned on June, 1927 with a sentence of 30 years.
In 1943, Lucetti managed to escape, but was killed shortly afterwards in the German bombing raid on Ischia.
On September 11th, 1926, anarchist Gino Lucetti attempted to assassinate Italy’s fascist leader, Benito Mussolini by throwing an explosive at the Duce’s passing vehicle. The attempt was unsuccessful, and Lucetti was arrested and imprisoned on June, 1927 with a sentence of 30 years.
In 1943, Lucetti managed to escape, but was killed shortly afterwards in the German bombing raid on Ischia.
