About Silvano Abbà
Lived 1911 – 1942 (aged 31). Silvano Abbà was an Italian soldier and modern pentathlete.
Silvano Abba (3 July 1911 – 24 August 1942) was an Italian modern pentathlete who won a bronze medal at the 1936 Summer Olympics. Abba was a military man, who led the Italian Savoy Cavalry squadron in August 1942 at the Charge of the Savoia Cavalleria at Isbuscenskij near Stalingrad. Abba was killed, along with 32 other riders who were killed by the Soviets. It is one of the last cavalry charges in military history, and resulted in victory for the Italian Savoia Cavalleria regiment, led by Colonel Alessandro Bettoni Cazzago.
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Who was Silvano Abbà?
Olympic modern pentathlete (1911-1942)
When was Silvano Abbà born?
Silvano Abbà was born on 3 July 1911 in Rovinj.
When did Silvano Abbà die?
Silvano Abbà died on 24 August 1942 in Izbushensky.
What was Silvano Abbà's occupation?
Silvano Abbà was a soldier and modern pentathlete.
What nationality was Silvano Abbà?
Silvano Abbà was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Silvano Abbà. https://biography.guide/silvano-abba/
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