# Benedetto Croce

_Italian philosopher (1866-1952)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-02

> 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.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 25 February 1866 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q192348#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Pescasseroli ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q192348#P19))
- **Died:** 20 November 1952 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q192348#P570))
- **Place of death:** Naples ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q192348#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Italy; Kingdom of Italy ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q192348#P27))
- **Occupation:** philosopher; politician; art historian; writer; literary critic; historian ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q192348#P106))
- **Political party:** Italian Liberal Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q192348#P102))
- **Education:** University of Naples Federico II ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q192348#P69))
- **Spouse:** Adele Rossi ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q192348#P26))
- **Positions held:** 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 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q192348#P39))
- **Awards:** Gautieri Award; Serena Medal; doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris; Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy; Commander of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus; Civil Order of Savoy ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q192348#P166))

## 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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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Benedetto Croce](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benedetto_Croce) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q192348](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q192348) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Benedetto Croce 01.jpg by Mario Nunes Vais (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Benedetto_Croce_01.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Benedetto Croce". DigiNepal. Last updated 2 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/benedetto-croce. Retrieved 4 November 2026.