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Luigi Facta
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Facta in 1922
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| Prime Minister of Italy | |
| In office 26 February 1922 – 29 October 1922 |
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| Monarch | Victor Emmanuel III |
| Preceded by | Ivanoe Bonomi |
| Succeeded by | Benito Mussolini |
| Member of the Senate of the Kingdom | |
| In office 18 September 1924 – 5 November 1930 |
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| Appointed by | Victor Emmanuel III |
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| Born | 16 November 1861 Pinerolo, Kingdom of Italy |
| Died | 5 November 1930 (aged 68) Pinerolo, Kingdom of Italy |
| Political party | Italian Liberal Party (1922–1926) |
| Other political affiliations |
Historical Right (1892–1913) Liberal Union (1913–1922) |
Luigi Facta (born November 16, 1861 – died November 5, 1930) was an Italian politician, lawyer, and journalist. He was the last Prime Minister of Italy before Benito Mussolini took power and started his dictatorship.
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Luigi Facta: Early Life and Political Start
Luigi Facta was born in Pinerolo, a town in the Piedmont region of Italy. He studied law and later worked as a lawyer and a journalist.
In 1892, Facta began his political career. He was elected to the Italian Chamber of Deputies, which is like a parliament, representing his hometown of Pinerolo. He held this important position for 30 years.
Serving in Government Roles
Facta was a member of the Liberal Party. During his time in Parliament, he served in several government roles. He worked as an undersecretary in the justice and interior departments.
He also served as the Italian Minister of Finance, managing the country's money, from 1910 to 1914 and again from 1920 to 1921.
When World War I began, Facta first believed Italy should stay neutral. However, once Italy joined the war, he fully supported the decision. His son was sadly killed during the war, and Facta famously said he was proud to give his son for his country.
Luigi Facta Becomes Prime Minister of Italy
In February 1922, Luigi Facta was chosen to become the Prime Minister of Italy. At this time, Italy was facing a lot of political problems. There was much unrest, and Benito Mussolini's Fascist movement was growing stronger.
The March on Rome and Facta's Decision
Mussolini decided to organize a large demonstration called the "March on Rome" to take control. Prime Minister Facta reacted quickly. He wanted to declare martial law, which would allow the army to stop Mussolini and his followers.
For this declaration to be official, it needed the signature of the King, Victor Emmanuel III. However, the King chose not to sign the order. Facta never explained why the King made this secret decision.
The day after the King's refusal, Facta and his government resigned. They did this to show they did not agree with the King's choice. Soon after, the King asked Mussolini to come to Rome and form a new government.
Later Life and Legacy of Luigi Facta
In 1924, King Victor Emmanuel III appointed Facta as a senator in the Italian Senate. This was another important role in the government.
Luigi Facta passed away in Pinerolo, Italy, in 1930. Many people at the time believed he was too weak or too loyal to the King to have stopped Mussolini and the rise of Fascism more effectively.
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Facta in 1922
