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Gabriele D Annunzio, Italian author, as President of Fiume
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Gabriele D Annunzio, Italian author, as President of Fiume
Gabriele D Annunzio (1863-1938), Italian author and journalist, seen here in uniform in the city of Fiume, a seaport in the Free State of Fiume (now Rijeka, Croatia). He took charge as President in September 1919, with the help of his troops. Date: circa 1920
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This evocative photograph captures the enigmatic figure of Gabriele D'Annunzio (1863-1938), the Italian author and journalist turned military leader, as he presided over the Free State of Fiume in 1920. D'Annunzio, a charismatic and flamboyant personality, had gained notoriety as a literary figure before turning to politics and military action. In the aftermath of World War I, he led a group of volunteers, known as the "Arditi del Fiume," to seize the strategic seaport of Fiume (now Rijeka, Croatia) from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, with the intention of creating a new Italian state. D'Annunzio is seen here in military uniform, surrounded by his troops, exuding an air of authority and determination. The photograph captures the tense atmosphere of the time, with the backdrop of a bustling European city and the looming threat of international intervention. The Free State of Fiume existed for just over a year before being dissolved by Italian forces in late 1920. This image is a powerful reminder of the complex political landscape of Europe in the aftermath of World War I and the enduring allure of charismatic leaders who promised to restore national pride and territorial integrity. The photograph also underscores the role of military force in shaping the political landscape of the 1920s and the volatile racial and ethnic tensions that simmered beneath the surface of European society during this period.
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