Cesare Nava

Cesare Nava (1861–1933) was an Italian engineer and politician who served as the minister of national economy between 1924 and 1925 in the cabinet of Benito Mussolini.

Early life and education Nava was born in Milan on 7 October 1861 to Leonardo, a merchant, and Maria Bettali. Coming from a family of the Milanese petty bourgeoisie, he first attended the Regio Istituto Tecnico Santa Marta where he received a physical-mathematical license in 1879. attached to the Italian Catholic Youth Society. Giuseppe Belluzzo replaced Nava as minister of national economy.

In 1929 he joined the National Fascist Party Following his retirement from politics Nava became president of the Milanese Union, a pro-fascist Catholic association adhering to the Italian National Center. He had two children. Nava died in Milan on 27 November 1933.

Awards Nava was awarded numerous honours, including the Order of the Crown of Italy (four times) and the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus (two times).