Committee of Action
The Committee of Action is formed in Milan which becomes the fascist HQ
Role range: 1922-1943
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Benito Amilicare Andrea Mussolini Biography and Timeline — Page 2
Follow Benito Amilicare Andrea Mussolini through 223 dated historical records for Italy.
Benito Amilicare Andrea Mussolini, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
223Distinct records
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1922–1928Years on this page
1922
Coup
The PNF is the main agent of an attempted coup, the March on Rome
March on Rome
The PNF is the main agent of an attempted coup, the March on Rome
PNF
The PNF is the main agent of an attempted coup, the March on Rome
Dictatorship
Makes himself a dictator after the murder of Matteotti
Role range: 1922-1943
Siege of Rome
The "black shirt" army enters Rome without any opposition
Role range: 1922-1943
Prime Minister of Italy
Appointed Prime Minister of Italy by Victor Emmanuel
Role range: 1922-1943
March on Rome
Leads the fascists in the march on Rome
Rebellion of Rebels in Bolzano
Allows fascist squads to attack Bolzano
Rebellion of Rebels in Trent
Allows fascist squads to attack Trent
Siege of Bolzano
Allows fascist squads to attack Bolzano
Siege of Trent
Allows fascist squads to attack Trent
Demonstrations
Allows fascist squads to attack Bolzano
Rebellion of Rebels in Bolzano
Allows fascist squads to attack Bolzano
1923
Incident-Corfu
Takes place while a commission defines the Greekn border
Role range: 1922-1943
Incident-Corfu
Sends an ultimatum to the Greek Government demanding compensation, refused. Mussolini occupies Corfu but leaves after Greece pays an indemnity. A murdered Italian general, Tellini, & 4 of his staff are found dead in Greece
Role range: 1922-1943
Bombing of Corfu
Orders the bombing & occupation of the Greek island of Corfu
Role range: 1922-1943
Incident-Corfu
Orders the bombing & occupation of the Greek island of Corfu
Role range: 1922-1943
Invasion of Corfu
Orders the bombing & occupation of the Greek island of Corfu
Role range: 1922-1943
Incident-Corfu
Italy withdraws from Corfu after pressure from France & Britain. Greece has to pay Italy a large indemnity
Role range: 1922-1943
Rule of Corfu
Italy withdraws from Corfu after pressure from France & Britain
Role range: 1922-1943
Withdrawal Negotiations at Corfu
Italy withdraws from Corfu after pressure from France & Britain
Role range: 1922-1943
Capture of Corfu
Mussolini occupies Corfu but leaves after Greece pays an indemnity
Role range: 1922-1943
Grand Fascist Council
Created as a party body
1924
Election
A Royal decree dissolves the Chamber & elections are announced for 6 April
Role range: 1922-1943
Acerbo Law
After the drastic modifying of electoral legislation (the Acerbo Law), the PNF clearly wins the highly controversial elections
Election
After the drastic modifying of electoral legislation (the Acerbo Law), the PNF clearly wins the highly controversial elections
PNF
After the drastic modifying of electoral legislation (the Acerbo Law), the PNF clearly wins the highly controversial elections
1925
Constitution of Italy
In early 1925, Mussolini drops all pretense of democracy and sets up a total dictatorship, from that point onward, the PNF is effectively the only legally permitted party in the country
PNF
In early 1925, Mussolini drops all pretense of democracy and sets up a total dictatorship, from that point onward, the PNF is effectively the only legally permitted party in the country
1926
Strike
Strikes are made illegal
Role range: 1922-1943
Plot
Failed attempt to assassinate Mussolini
Role range: 1922-1943
Political Parties
All political opposition to Fascism is banned
Role range: 1922-1943
1928
Reform of Government
The electorate is reduced from 10 to 3 million
Role range: 1928-1941
Italy signs the Statute of Tangiers giving Spain greater control
Italy signs the Statute of Tangiers giving Spain greater control
Role range: 1922-1943
Rule of Tangiers
Italy signs the Statute of Tangiers giving Spain greater control
Role range: 1922-1943
Statute of Tangiers
Italy signs the Statute of Tangiers giving Spain greater control
Role range: 1922-1943
Treaty of Friendship
Italy & Greece sign a friendship Treaty. Italy & Ethiopia sign a 20-yr friendship Treaty
Role range: 1928-1941
Constitution of Italy
The Grand Fascist Council becomes a state body
Grand Fascist Council
The Grand Fascist Council becomes a state body. Apppointed member of the Grand Fascist Council
Records, sources and methodology
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