Gabriele D’Annunzio facts for kids

Quick facts for kids General Gabriele D'Annunzio OMS CMG MVM Prince of Montenevoso Duke of Gallese
Duce of the Carnaro
In office 12 September 1919 – 30 December 1920
Preceded by	Office created
Succeeded by	Office abolished (Riccardo Zanella as President of the Free State of Fiume)
Member of the Chamber of Deputies
In office 5 April 1897 – 17 May 1900
Constituency	Florence
Personal details
Born	(1863-03-12)12 March 1863 Pescara, Kingdom of Italy
Died	1 March 1938(1938-03-01) (aged 74) Gardone Riviera, Kingdom of Italy
Resting place	Vittoriale degli italiani, Gardone Riviera, Lake Garda
Political party	Historical Right (1897–1898) Historical Far-Left (1898–1900) Italian Nationalist Association (1910–1923)
Spouse	Maria Hardouin ​ (m. 1883)​
Domestic partner	Eleonora Duse (1898–1901)
Children	Mario (1884–1964) Gabriellino D'Annunzio (1886–1945) Ugo Veniero (1887–1945) Renata Anguissola (1893-1976) Gabriele Cruyllas (1897-1978)
Parents	Francesco Paolo Rapagnetta and Luisa de Benedictis
Profession	Journalist, poet, soldier
Nicknames	"Il Vate" ("The Poet"); "Il Profeta" ("The Prophet")
Military service
Branch/service	Royal Italian Army Royal Air Force
Years of service	active: 1915–18
Rank	General (honorary) Lieutenant colonel Major Lieutenant colonel
Unit	3rd Army Arditi
Battles/wars	World War I Impresa di Fiume Tenth Battle of the Isonzo Flight over Vienna
Writing career
Period	20th century
Genre	Poetry, novel
Subject	Individualism, existentialism
Literary movement	Decadentism
Years active	1879–1938
Notable works	Il Piacere Il trionfo della morte La Gioconda
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General Gabriele D'Annunzio (born March 12, 1863 – died March 1, 1938) was a famous Italian poet, writer, and soldier. He was also known as the Prince of Montenevoso and Duke of Gallese. People often called him Il Vate ("the Poet") or Il Profeta ("the Prophet").

D'Annunzio was a very important figure in Italian literature from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. Later, he became involved in politics. Some of his ideas and artistic styles influenced Italian fascism and leaders like Benito Mussolini.

His literary works were part of the Decadent movement. This style was connected to French Symbolism and British Aestheticism. These movements focused on beauty and emotions, moving away from simple realism. D'Annunzio was also influenced by the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche.

A Hero in World War I

During World War I, Gabriele D'Annunzio became a national war hero in Italy. He joined the elite Arditi storm troops of the Italian Army. These were special forces known for their bravery.

Daring Air Missions

D'Annunzio took part in many exciting military actions. One of his most famous acts was the Flight over Vienna. In this mission, he flew over the city of Vienna. He dropped propaganda leaflets from his airplane. These leaflets encouraged the people of Vienna to surrender.

The Fiume Adventure

After World War I, there was a lot of disagreement about who should control certain territories. D'Annunzio was a strong Italian nationalist. He believed that the city of Fiume (now in Croatia) should belong to Italy.

Taking Control of Fiume

In September 1919, D'Annunzio led a group of soldiers and nationalists. They marched into Fiume and took control of the city. He then set up a new state called the Italian Regency of Carnaro. He called himself the Duce of this new state.

The Charter of Carnaro

The new state of Fiume had its own unique constitution. This constitution was very unusual. It declared that "music" was a fundamental principle of the state. The government also had a corporatist structure. This meant that different groups of workers and employers had a say in how the state was run. The Italian Regency of Carnaro was short-lived, lasting only until December 1920.

Images for kids

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  Birthplace of Gabriele D'Annunzio Museum in Pescara

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  Gabriele D'Annunzio, aged 7 (1870)

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  D'Annunzio in 1889

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  Italian translation of the propaganda leaflet which D'Annunzio threw from his airplane during his flight above Vienna.

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  Gabriele D'Annunzio (left) with a fellow officer

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  Fiume residents cheering D'Annunzio and his raiders, September 1919

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  D'Annunzio (near center with cane) with some legionaries in Fiume in 1919.

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  Villa of Vittoriale degli italiani

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  Gabriele D'Annunzio reading (photo by Mario Nunes Vais)

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  Poster by Adolfo De Karolis for Alberto Franchetti's opera La figlia di Iorio (1906)

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  Pro-Italy messages that D'Annunzio threw from his airplane during his 1915 flight above Trieste

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