"II Duce" Benito Mussolini: The Rise and Fall of a Dictator
“Il Duce” Benito Mussolini: The Rise and Fall of a Dictator – Known as “Il Duce” (The Leader), Benito Mussolini created the Fascist Party in Italy in 1919 and eventually rose to power before World War II. This lecture will look at Benito Mussolini and his rise and fall as a dictator. – Pat Cappabianca, M.A.
Patrick S. Cappabianca is a graduate of Strong Vincent High School, Gannon University (B.A.) and Allegheny College (M.A.). He was a City Councilman for 28 years, a principal of Roosevelt Middle School from 1972-1987, and Regional Administrator of the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue under Governor Bob Casey. Mr. Cappabianca is currently a Board Member for the Erie Regional Airport Authority. Fun Fact: The son of the last Royal Italian Consul for Northwest Pennsylvania, Mr. Cappabianca was born in the Italian Consulate Office.
