Duce of Fascism facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Duce of Fascism |
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Standard of the Duce
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| Style | His Excellency (formal) |
| Residence | Palazzo Chigi (1925–1929) Palazzo Venezia (1929–1943) Villa Torlonia (1925–1943) |
| Appointer | Grand Council of Fascism |
| Precursor | Benito Mussolini (as Prime Minister) |
| Formation | 23 March 1919 |
| First holder | Benito Mussolini |
| Final holder | Benito Mussolini |
| Abolished | 25 April 1945 |
Duce (pronounced DOO-chay) is an Italian word. It comes from the Latin word dux, which means "leader." It is also related to the word duke.
This title became very famous because of Benito Mussolini. He was the leader of a political movement called Fascism in Italy. People in his movement called him Il Duce, meaning "The Leader."
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Who Was the Duce?
The title Duce was mainly used for Benito Mussolini. He was a powerful political figure in Italy. He led the National Fascist Party. This party started in 1919.
Mussolini's Role in Italy
In 1925, Mussolini's position became very strong. He was known as "His Excellency Benito Mussolini." He was the Head of Government. He was also called the Leader of Fascism. People even called him the "Founder of the Empire." This shows how much power he had.
The Meaning of Duce
The word Duce simply means "leader." But when people said Il Duce, it meant something special. It showed that Mussolini was the supreme leader. He was in charge of the Fascist movement. He also led the Italian government.
When Was the Title Used?
The title Duce was used from 1919 until 1945. This was during a time when Fascism was strong in Italy. The title ended when Mussolini's rule ended. This happened on April 25, 1945.
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Standard of the Duce
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Benito Mussolini
