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Paolo Ignazio Maria Thaon di Revel

1888 – 1973

Italian fencer

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Lived 1888 – 1973 (aged 85). Paolo Ignazio Maria Thaon di Revel was an Italian politician and fencer.

Paolo Ignazio Maria Thaon di Revel (2 May 1888 – 1 June 1973) was an Italian politician and fencer. He was the son of Count Vittorio Thaon di Revel and Elfrida Maria Atkinson. He fought in the First World War. He was also Mayor of Torino (1929–35) and Italian Minister of Finance (1935–43) in the Mussolini Cabinet. After the war, he was president of the organising committee of the 1956 Winter Olympics at Cortina d'Ampezzo.

He won a gold medal in the team épée event at the 1920 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Born
2 May 1888, Toulon
Birth century
19th century
Died
31 May 1973, Poirino
Occupation
Politician, fencer
Nationality
Italy, Kingdom of Italy
Education
University of Turin
Positions held
Podestà of Turin, Minister of Finance and Treasury of the Kingdom of Italy, Minister of the Navy of the Kingdom of Italy, Senator of the Kingdom of Italy
Awards
Order of the Most Holy Annunciation; Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus; Order of the Crown of Italy; Colonial Order of the Star of Italy; Commemorative Medal of the Unity of Italy; Commemorative Medal for the Italo-Austrian War 1915-1918

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Paolo Ignazio Maria Thaon di Revel?

Italian fencer (1888-1973)

When was Paolo Ignazio Maria Thaon di Revel born?

Paolo Ignazio Maria Thaon di Revel was born on 2 May 1888 in Toulon.

When did Paolo Ignazio Maria Thaon di Revel die?

Paolo Ignazio Maria Thaon di Revel died on 31 May 1973 in Poirino.

What was Paolo Ignazio Maria Thaon di Revel's occupation?

Paolo Ignazio Maria Thaon di Revel was a politician and fencer.

What nationality was Paolo Ignazio Maria Thaon di Revel?

Paolo Ignazio Maria Thaon di Revel was Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paolo Ignazio Maria Thaon di Revel

· Wikidata: Q1069965

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