Clara "Claretta" Petacci was a mistress of the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. She was killed by Italian partisans during Mussolini's execution.
The corpses of Nicola Bombacci, Mussolini, Petacci, Alessandro Pavolini and Achille Starace in Piazzale Loreto, 1945
Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini was an Italian dictator who founded and led the National Fascist Party (PNF). He was Prime Minister of Italy from the March on Rome in 1922 until his deposition in 1943, as well as Duce of Italian fascism from the establishment of the Italian Fasces of Combat in 1919 until his summary execution in 1945 by Italian partisans. As dictator of Italy and principal founder of fascism, Mussolini inspired and supported the international spread of fascist movements during the inter-war period.
Benito Mussolini
Birthplace of Benito Mussolini in Predappio; the building now hosts exhibitions on contemporary history.
Mussolini's father, Alessandro
Mussolini's mother, Rosa