About Gennaro Santillo
Lived 1908 – 1943 (aged 35). Gennaro Santillo was an Italian association football player.
Gennaro Santillo (1 January 1908 – 13 April 1943) was an Italian professional football player. He played for Spezia, Palermo and Grosseto.
A defensive midfielder, Santillo was captain of Palermo during the 1930s and was summoned by Italy national football team coach Vittorio Pozzo on several occasions. He died at Castelvetrano (Sicily) during the Second World War.
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Who was Gennaro Santillo?
Italian association football player (1908-1943)
When was Gennaro Santillo born?
Gennaro Santillo was born on 1 January 1908 in La Spezia.
When did Gennaro Santillo die?
Gennaro Santillo died on 13 April 1943 in Castelvetrano.
What was Gennaro Santillo's occupation?
Gennaro Santillo was an association football player.
What nationality was Gennaro Santillo?
Gennaro Santillo was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gennaro Santillo. https://biography.guide/gennaro-santillo/
MLA: "Gennaro Santillo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gennaro-santillo/.
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