Bettino Ricasoli

Bettino Ricasoli, 1st Count of Brolio, 2nd Baron Ricasoli (Italian pronunciation: [betˈtiːno riˈkaːzoli]; 9 March 1809  23 October 1880) was an Italian statesman. He was a central figure in the politics of Italy during and after the unification of Italy. He led the Moderate Party.

Bettino Ricasoli
Prime Minister of Italy
In office
20 June 1866  10 April 1867
MonarchVictor Emmanuel II
Preceded byAlfonso Ferrero La Marmora
Succeeded byUrbano Rattazzi
In office
12 June 1861  3 March 1862
MonarchVictor Emmanuel II
Preceded byCount Cavour
Succeeded byUrbano Rattazzi
Member of the Italian Chamber of Deputies
In office
18 February 1861  23 October 1880
ConstituencyFlorence
Mayor of Florence
In office
13 December 1847  16 November 1848
MonarchLeopold II
Preceded byVincenzo Peruzzi
Succeeded byUbaldino Peruzzi
Personal details
Born(1809-03-09)9 March 1809
Florence, Arno, French Empire
Died23 October 1880(1880-10-23) (aged 71)
Brolio Castle, Gaiole in Chianti, Kingdom of Italy
NationalityFrench-Italian
Political partyHistorical Right
SpouseAnna Bonaccorsi
ChildrenElisabetta
EducationCicognini College
ProfessionLandowner
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