Antonino Scaravilli

Antonino Scaravilli (17 March 1917 – 20 October 1944) was a partisan who took part in the Italian Resistance during the Second World War, joining the anti-fascist movement after the 1943 armistice. He was captured and executed by Fascist forces during fighting at the University. Scaravilli is remembered as a symbol of young Italians, and a central square at the University of Bologna has been named in his honour.

Biography Born in Cesarò, Sicily, to Vito and Maria Scaravilli. After completing his classical studies, he enrolled in the Faculty of Law at the University of Bologna in 1942. He was the youngest member of a large family. Recalled to military service during the Second World War, he deserted and joined the Resistance.

He is officially recognised as a partisan from 1 October 1943 to 20 October 1944.