Antonio Bernocchi facts for kids
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Antonio Bernocchi
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Antonio Bernocchi in 1885
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| Born | 17 January 1859 Castellanza, (Varese), Italy
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| Died | 8 December 1930 (aged 71) Milan, Italy
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| Occupation | Textile industrialist |
Antonio Bernocchi was an important Italian businessman. He built a very successful factory that made textiles (like cloth and fabric) in Legnano, a city in northern Italy.
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Life of Antonio Bernocchi
Antonio Bernocchi was born on January 17, 1859, in a town called Castellanza. This town is in the province of Varese in northern Italy. He was one of three sons born to Rodolfo Bernocchi and Angela Colombo.
Antonio went to school in Busto Arsizio but didn't finish his studies. By the time he was fifteen, he was already working. He helped his father in a small workshop in Legnano. They worked on bleaching textiles there.
Growing the Family Business
In 1898, Antonio's family started a textile factory in Legnano. This business became very successful and grew a lot. They opened more factories in other towns like Nerviano, Cerro Maggiore, and Angera.
Antonio Bernocchi became a well-known person in his community. He even became the mayor of Legnano. Later, he became a member of the Italian Senate, which is like a part of the country's government.
Helping Others: Antonio's Donations
Antonio Bernocchi was also known for being very generous. He gave a lot of money to help people and build important places.
After World War I, Italy faced a difficult time. Antonio donated money to a new charity for soldiers who had fought in the war. This charity was called La Patria Riconoscente, which means "The Grateful Homeland." It later changed its name to the Opera Nazionale Combattenti.
He also gave money to build or improve schools and hospitals in Legnano. Two schools in the city are even named after him today! He also supported La Scala, a famous opera house in Milan.
His biggest gift was five million Italian lira (which was a lot of money back then) to the city of Milan. This money was used to build the Palazzo dell'Arte. This building is home to the Triennale exhibition, a big art and design show. The Palazzo dell'Arte is also known as Palazzo Bernocchi. It was designed by Giovanni Muzio and built between 1931 and 1933. Antonio's brothers, Andrea and Michele, also helped pay for the building.
The Coppa Bernocchi Race
Since 1919, a bicycle race called the Coppa Bernocchi has been held in Legnano. This race is named in honor of Antonio Bernocchi and his contributions to the city.
Images for kids
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The Bernocchi factory in Legnano
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Antonio Bernocchi's tomb in Milan, built in 1936
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See also
In Spanish: Antonio Bernocchi para niños
