Teofilo Rossi

Teofilo Rossi (1865–1927) was an Italian lawyer and politician who served at the Italian Parliament for four successive terms between 1898 and 1909. He was also minister of industry and commerce from 31 October 1922 to 31 July 1923. He was the co-owner of the Italian company Martini & Rossi.

Early life and education Rossi was born in Chieri on 27 October 1865. His father was the founder of an aromatized wine and liqueur company, which became Martini & Rossi. He was a graduate of the University of Turin where he obtained a degree in law in 1886. Rossi continued to serve in the same post in the next cabinet of Facta and then in the cabinet led by Benito Mussolini until 31 July 1923. Rossi was removed from office, and the ministry was reorganized as the ministry of national economy to which Aldo Oviglio was appointed as minister. In 1924 he was elected as the president of the union of chambers of commerce which he held until 1927.

Commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Italy Commander of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus (11 December 1904) Grand officer of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus (20 January 1913) Grand cordon of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus (28 December 1913) Grand Cordon of the Legion of Honour (France) Grand Cross of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta