GRANDI (Dino, 1895-1988, from 1937 Count Grandi, Italian Politician and Diplomat, Brought about Mussolini's Resignation)

Fine Large Photograph by Vandyk signed and inscribed "To Baron Raimundo Torella di Romaquano, with cordial best wishes from Dino Grandi", showing him head and shoulders in Ambassador's uniform with full medals and orders, 8" x 6" in mount 12" x 9", Rome, 10th July (Year XIX)

Grandi was one of Mussolini's quadrumvirs after the march on Rome in 1922, foreign minister (1919-1932), and ambassador to London. Later, in 1943, he moved the vote in the Fascist grand council which brought about Mussolini's resignation. Sentenced to death in absence, he lived in exile in Brazil. He returned to Italy in 1973 and wrote two acclaimed books, "The Foreign Policy of Italy, 1929-1932" and "My Country".

Item Date:  1941

Stock No:  11920      £295

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