# Benedetto Cairoli

_Italian politician (1825–1889)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-04

> Benedetto Cairoli was an Italian politician, who served as Prime Minister of Italy for two times.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 28 January 1825 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q284294#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Pavia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q284294#P19))
- **Died:** 8 August 1889 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q284294#P570))
- **Place of death:** Naples ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q284294#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Kingdom of Italy; Kingdom of Sardinia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q284294#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; diplomat ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q284294#P106))
- **Political party:** Historical Left ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q284294#P102))
- **Education:** University of Pavia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q284294#P69))
- **Positions held:** member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy (10 June 1886 – 22 October 1890); member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy (22 November 1882 – 27 April 1886); member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy (26 May 1880 – 2 October 1882); Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Italy (14 July 1879 – 29 May 1881); minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Italy (14 July 1879 – 29 May 1881); minister of Agriculture, Industry and Trade of the Kingdom of Italy (14 July 1879 – 25 November 1879); minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Italy (23 October 1878 – 19 December 1878); minister of Agriculture, Industry and Trade of the Kingdom of Italy (30 June 1878 – 10 November 1878); Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Italy (24 March 1878 – 19 December 1878); member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy (20 November 1876 – 2 May 1880); member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy (23 November 1874 – 3 October 1876); member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy (5 December 1870 – 20 September 1874); member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy (22 March 1867 – 2 November 1870); member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy (18 November 1865 – 13 February 1867); member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy (18 February 1861 – 7 September 1865); member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Sardinia (2 April 1860 – 17 December 1860); President of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q284294#P39))
- **Awards:** Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus; Gold Medal of Military Valour; Officer of the Military Order of Italy; Knight of the Order of the Most Holy Annunciation; Commemoration Medal for the thousand of Marsala; Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy; Knight of the Military Order of Savoy; Officer of the Military Order of Savoy; Commemorative Medal of the Unity of Italy ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q284294#P166))

## Questions

**When was Benedetto Cairoli born?**  
Benedetto Cairoli was born on 28 January 1825 in Pavia.

**What positions has Benedetto Cairoli held?**  
Positions held by Benedetto Cairoli include: member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy (1886–1890); member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy (1882–1886); member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy (1880–1882); Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Italy (1879–1881); minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Italy (1879–1881).

**Where did Benedetto Cairoli study?**  
Benedetto Cairoli was educated at University of Pavia.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Benedetto Cairoli](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benedetto_Cairoli) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q284294](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q284294) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Benedetto Cairoli iii.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Benedetto_Cairoli_iii.jpg)

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"Benedetto Cairoli". DigiNepal. Last updated 4 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/benedetto-cairoli. Retrieved 6 November 2026.