Raffaele de Courten Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Raffaele de Courten, based on 5 World History Database records associated with Italy.

5 records1943–19435 events2 places

Chronological biography

1943

Navy MinisterJuly 1943

Government / Government of Italy · Admiral · Navy Minister · Rome

Joins Badoglio's government as Minister of the Navy.

Fleet Compliance with ArmisticeSeptember 1943

Government / Government of Italy · Admiral · Navy Minister · Brindisi

Works to preserve the Italian fleet by ensuring compliance with Allied armistice instructions.

Armistice Naval Instructions8 September 1943

Warfare / World War, 2nd · Navy Minister · Rome

Orders the Italian fleet to avoid self-destruction and comply with the Allied armistice terms.

Italian Fleet Armistice Orders8 September 1943

Warfare / World War, 2nd · Rome

As Navy Minister, transmits orders requiring major Italian naval units to comply with the armistice and sail to Allied-controlled ports.

Naval Armistice AdministrationOctober 1943

Government / Government of Italy · Navy Minister · Brindisi

Coordinates the reduced Italian Navy's operations and obligations under the armistice.

Titles and roles

Admiral · Navy Minister · Navy Minister

Record provenance

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