Carlo Pellion Persano Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Carlo Pellion Persano, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Italy.

2 records1866–18662 events2 places

Chronological biography

1866

Attack on Lissa18 July 1866

Warfare / Seven Weeks War · Admiral · Commander of Italian Fleet · Lissa

Persano begins operations against Lissa without achieving a decisive result before the Austrian fleet arrives.

Naval Command InquiryAugust 1866

Warfare / Seven Weeks War · Admiral · Commander of Italian Fleet · Florence

Persano faces investigation after transferring his flag during the unsuccessful battle of Lissa.

Titles and roles

Admiral · Commander of Italian Fleet

Record provenance

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