# Antonio Salandra

_Prime Minister of Italy (1853-1931)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-04

> Antonio Salandra was a conservative Italian politician, journalist, and writer who served as the 21st prime minister of Italy between 1914 and 1916. He ensured the entry of Italy in World War I on the side of the Triple Entente to fulfil Italy's irredentist claims.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 13 August 1853 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q354715#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Troia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q354715#P19))
- **Died:** 9 December 1931 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q354715#P570))
- **Place of death:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q354715#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Kingdom of Italy ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q354715#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; lawyer; head of government; minister ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q354715#P106))
- **Political party:** Historical Right; Italian Liberal Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q354715#P102))
- **Education:** University of Naples Federico II ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q354715#P69))
- **Positions held:** member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy (24 May 1924 – 21 January 1929); member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy (11 June 1921 – 25 January 1924); member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy (1 December 1919 – 7 April 1921); minister of the Navy of the Kingdom of Italy (23 September 1915 – 29 September 1915); minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Italy (17 October 1914 – 5 November 1914); Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Italy (21 March 1914 – 18 June 1916); minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Italy (21 March 1914 – 18 June 1916); member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy (27 November 1913 – 29 September 1919); minister of Treasury of the Kingdom of Italy (11 December 1909 – 31 March 1910); member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy (24 March 1909 – 29 September 1913); minister of Finance of the Kingdom of Italy (8 February 1906 – 29 May 1906); member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy (30 November 1904 – 8 February 1909); member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy (16 June 1900 – 18 October 1904); minister of Agriculture, Industry and Trade of the Kingdom of Italy (14 May 1899 – 24 June 1900); member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy (5 April 1897 – 17 May 1900); member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy (10 June 1895 – 2 March 1897); member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy (23 November 1892 – 8 May 1895); member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy (10 December 1890 – 27 September 1892); member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy (10 June 1886 – 22 October 1890); senator of the Kingdom of Italy ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q354715#P39))
- **Awards:** Knight of the Order of the Most Holy Annunciation; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus; Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy; Order of the Most Holy Annunciation ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q354715#P166))

## Questions

**When was Antonio Salandra born?**  
Antonio Salandra was born on 13 August 1853 in Troia.

**What positions has Antonio Salandra held?**  
Positions held by Antonio Salandra include: member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy (1924–1929); member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy (1921–1924); member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy (1919–1921); minister of the Navy of the Kingdom of Italy (1915–1915); minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Italy (1914–1914).

**Where did Antonio Salandra study?**  
Antonio Salandra was educated at University of Naples Federico II.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Antonio Salandra](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_Salandra) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q354715](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q354715) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Antonio Salandra 01.jpg by Mario Nunes Vais (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Antonio_Salandra_01.jpg)

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"Antonio Salandra". DigiNepal. Last updated 4 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/antonio-salandra. Retrieved 5 November 2026.