# Bettino Ricasoli

_Italian politician (1809–1880)_

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> Bettino Ricasoli, 1st Count of Brolio, 2nd Baron Ricasoli was an Italian statesman. He was a central figure in the politics of Italy during and after the unification of Italy. He led the Moderate Party.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 9 March 1809 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q519900#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Florence ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q519900#P19))
- **Died:** 23 October 1880 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q519900#P570))
- **Place of death:** Castello di Brolio ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q519900#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Kingdom of Italy; Kingdom of Sardinia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q519900#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; diplomat; journalist; President of the Council; minister ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q519900#P106))
- **Political party:** Historical Right ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q519900#P102))
- **Education:** Convitto Nazionale Cicognini ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q519900#P69))
- **Positions held:** member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy (26 May 1880 – 2 October 1882); 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); minister of Justice of the Kingdom of Italy (17 February 1867 – 24 March 1867); Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Italy (20 June 1866 – 10 April 1867); minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Italy (20 June 1866 – 27 October 1867); minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Italy (20 June 1866 – 29 June 1866); member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy (18 November 1865 – 13 February 1867); minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Italy (1 September 1861 – 3 March 1862); Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Italy (12 June 1861 – 3 March 1862); minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Italy (12 June 1861 – 3 March 1862); minister of War of the Kingdom of Italy (12 June 1861 – 5 September 1861); 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); Gonfalonier of Florence; President of the Council of Ministers ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q519900#P39))
- **Awards:** Order of the Most Holy Annunciation ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q519900#P166))

## Questions

**When was Bettino Ricasoli born?**  
Bettino Ricasoli was born on 9 March 1809 in Florence.

**What positions has Bettino Ricasoli held?**  
Positions held by Bettino Ricasoli include: member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy (1880–1882); member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy (1876–1880); member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy (1874–1876); member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy (1870–1874); member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy (1867–1870).

**Where did Bettino Ricasoli study?**  
Bettino Ricasoli was educated at Convitto Nazionale Cicognini.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Bettino Ricasoli](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bettino_Ricasoli) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q519900](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q519900) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Bettino Ricasoli, c. 1860-1870 (crop).jpg by Duroni & Murer, Opticiens Photographes de S. M. Le Roi D'Italie, Paris, 12, Rue Vivienne, Milan, 11, Corso Vitt. Emanuel. (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bettino_Ricasoli,_c._1860-1870_(crop).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Bettino Ricasoli, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Bettino Ricasoli, c. 1860-1870 (crop).jpg — Duroni & Murer, Opticiens Photographes de S. M. Le Roi D'Italie, Paris, 12, Rue Vivienne, Milan, 11, Corso Vitt. Emanuel., Public domain.

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"Bettino Ricasoli". DigiNepal. Last updated 2 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/bettino-ricasoli. Retrieved 5 November 2026.