When was Benedetto Croce born?

Benedetto Croce was born on 25 February 1866 in Pescasseroli.

What positions has Benedetto Croce held?

Positions held by Benedetto Croce include: president (1949–1953); member of the Senate of the Italian Republic (1948–1952); member of the Constituent Assembly of Italy (1946–1948); minister without portfolio of the Kingdom of Italy (1944–1944); minister of Public Education of the Kingdom of Italy (1920–1921).

Where did Benedetto Croce study?

Benedetto Croce was educated at University of Naples Federico II.

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Benedetto Croce

Italian philosopher (1866-1952)

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Benedetto Croce, was an Italian idealist philosopher, historian, and politician who wrote on numerous topics, including philosophy, history, historiography, and aesthetics. A political liberal in most regards, he formulated a distinction between liberalism and "liberism". Croce had considerable influence on other Italian intellectuals, from Marxists to Italian fascists, such as Antonio Gramsci and Giovanni Gentile, respectively.

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Born: 25 February 1866 wd
Place of birth: Pescasseroli wd
Died: 20 November 1952 wd
Place of death: Naples wd
Citizenship: Italy, Kingdom of Italy wd
Occupation: philosopher, politician, art historian, writer, literary critic, historian wd
Political party: Italian Liberal Party wd
Education: University of Naples Federico II wd
Spouse: Adele Rossi wd

Positions held wd

president (1949–1953)
member of the Senate of the Italian Republic (8 May 1948 – 20 November 1952)
member of the Constituent Assembly of Italy (25 June 1946 – 31 January 1948)
minister without portfolio of the Kingdom of Italy (22 April 1944 – 27 July 1944)
minister of Public Education of the Kingdom of Italy (15 June 1920 – 4 July 1921)
senator of the Kingdom of Italy

Awards wd

Gautieri Award (1906)
Serena Medal (1927)
doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris (1948)
Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy (1921)
Commander of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus (1921)
Civil Order of Savoy (1924)

Questions

When was Benedetto Croce born?: Benedetto Croce was born on 25 February 1866 in Pescasseroli.
What positions has Benedetto Croce held?: Positions held by Benedetto Croce include: president (1949–1953); member of the Senate of the Italian Republic (1948–1952); member of the Constituent Assembly of Italy (1946–1948); minister without portfolio of the Kingdom of Italy (1944–1944); minister of Public Education of the Kingdom of Italy (1920–1921).
Where did Benedetto Croce study?: Benedetto Croce was educated at University of Naples Federico II.

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