Clara Petacci

Also known as Claretta Petacci

mistress of the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini (1912–1948)

AI overview

Clara Petacci was the mistress of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini during the final years of his rule in World War II. She is historically significant because her relationship with Mussolini during Italy's wartime collapse illustrates the personal dimensions of the fascist leader's life at the end of his regime.

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Film & TV

Roma, Italy

Known for

Mussolini: The First Fascist — Self (archive footage)2022
Benito Mussolini: Anatomy of a Dictator — Self (archive footage) (uncredited)1962

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Key facts

Born: ( 1912-02-28 ) 28 February 1912, Rome, Kingdom of Italy
Died: 28 April 1945 (1945-04-28) (aged 33), Giulino di Mezzegra , Italian Social Republic
Cause of death: Execution by firing squad
Known for: Mistress of Benito Mussolini
Spouse: Riccardo Federici ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1934 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1936 )
Partner: Benito Mussolini (1933 – 1945)
Relatives: Miriam di San Servolo (sister), Marcello Petacci (brother)

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Given name: Clara
Gender: female
Citizenship: Italian Social Republic
Place of birth: Rome
Place of death: Mezzegra
Sibling: Marcello Petacci
Occupation: politician
Languages spoken: Italian
Religion: Catholicism
Image: Clara Petacci.png

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cause of death: gunshot wound
Commons category: Clara Petacci
date of birth: 1912-02-28
date of death: 1945-04-28
name in native language: Clara Petacci
place of burial: Campo Verano
unmarried partner: Benito Mussolini

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Encyclopedic overview

Clara "Claretta" Petacci ( Italian: [klaˈretta peˈtattʃi]; 28 February 1912 – 28 April 1945) was a mistress of the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. She was killed by Italian partisans during Mussolini's summary execution.

Early life

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