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Guido Rossa

1934 – 1979

Italian worker and trade unionist, killed in 1979 by Riccardo Dura, a member of the Red Brigades

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Lived 1934 – 1979 (aged 44). Guido Rossa was an Italian worker, trade unionist, mountaineer and photographer, known for Italy and Syndicalist.

Guido Rossa (1 December 1934 – 24 January 1979) was an Italian worker and syndicalist who was born in Cesiomaggiore, Veneto, and lived for several years in Turin. His first job was at the age of 14 as a worker in a ball bearing factory, then at Fiat in Turin as a milling machine worker.

In 1961, Rossa moved to Genoa to work for Italsider. The following year, he was elected to the labor union FIOM-CGIL. As a member of the Italian Communist Party, he was a trade unionist for the labor union CGIL at Italsider in Genoa-Cornigliano. He denounced a colleague, Francesco Berardi, to the Italian police—Berardi produced propaganda at Italsider on behalf of the Red Brigades. In retaliation, Rossa was killed by the Red Brigades on 24 January 1979, during the Years of Lead.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Worker, trade unionist, mountaineer, photographer
Known for
Italy, Syndicalist
Awards
Gold Medal for Civil Valor

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Guido Rossa's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Guido Rossa?

Italian worker and trade unionist, killed in 1979 by Riccardo Dura, a member of the Red Brigades

When was Guido Rossa born?

Guido Rossa was born on 1 December 1934 in Cesiomaggiore.

When did Guido Rossa die?

Guido Rossa died on 24 January 1979 in Genoa.

What was Guido Rossa's occupation?

Guido Rossa was a worker, trade unionist, mountaineer and photographer.

What was Guido Rossa known for?

Guido Rossa was known for Italy and Syndicalist.

What nationality was Guido Rossa?

Guido Rossa was Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Guido Rossa

· Wikidata: Q3779443

· DBpedia: Guido Rossa

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