When was Massimo d'Azeglio born?

Massimo d'Azeglio was born on 24 October 1798 in Turin.

What positions has Massimo d'Azeglio held?

Positions held by Massimo d'Azeglio include: minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Sardinia (1851–1852); member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Sardinia (1849–1853); member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Sardinia (1849–1849); Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Sardinia (1849–1852); minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Sardinia (1849–1851).

Where did Massimo d'Azeglio study?

Massimo d'Azeglio was educated at University of Turin.

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Massimo d'Azeglio

Italian statesman, novelist and painter (1798–1866)

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Massimo Taparelli, Marquess of Azeglio, commonly called Massimo d'Azeglio, was a Piedmontese-Italian statesman, novelist, and painter. He was Prime Minister of Sardinia for almost three years until succeeded by his rival Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour. A moderate liberal and member of the Moderate Party associated with the Historical Right, d'Azeglio hoped for a federal union between Italian states.

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Born: 24 October 1798 wd
Place of birth: Turin wd
Died: 15 January 1866 wd
Place of death: Cannero Riviera wd
Citizenship: Kingdom of Italy, Kingdom of Sardinia wd
Occupation: politician, painter, writer, historian, short story writer, diplomat wd
Political party: Historical Right wd
Education: University of Turin wd
Spouse: Giulia Manzoni, Luisa Blondel wd

Positions held wd

minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Sardinia (15 September 1851 – 4 November 1852)
member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Sardinia (20 December 1849 – 20 November 1853)
member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Sardinia (30 July 1849 – 20 November 1849)
Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Sardinia (7 May 1849 – 4 November 1852)
minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Sardinia (7 May 1849 – 12 July 1851)
member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Sardinia (1 February 1849 – 30 March 1849)
member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Sardinia (8 May 1848 – 30 December 1848)
senator of the Kingdom of Sardinia
prefect of Milan

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Order of Christ
Order of Saint Joseph
Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer
Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion (1851)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
Officer of the Military Order of Savoy
Civil Order of Savoy
Silver Medal of Military Valour

Questions

When was Massimo d'Azeglio born?: Massimo d'Azeglio was born on 24 October 1798 in Turin.
What positions has Massimo d'Azeglio held?: Positions held by Massimo d'Azeglio include: minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Sardinia (1851–1852); member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Sardinia (1849–1853); member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Sardinia (1849–1849); Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Sardinia (1849–1852); minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Sardinia (1849–1851).
Where did Massimo d'Azeglio study?: Massimo d'Azeglio was educated at University of Turin.

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