Ferrante Vincenzo Gonzaga

Ferrante Vincenzo Gonzaga, Marquess of Vescovato (Turin, 6 March 1889 Eboli, 8 September 1943) was an Italian general during World War II.

Ferrante Vincenzo Gonzaga
Marquis of Vescovato
PredecessorMaurizio Ferrante Gonzaga
SuccessorMaurizio Gonzaga
Born(1889-03-06)6 March 1889
Turin, Kingdom of Italy
Died8 September 1943(1943-09-08) (aged 54)
Eboli, Kingdom of Italy
SpouseLuisa Anguissola-Scotti
IssueMaurizio Gonzaga
Names
Ferrante Vincenzo Gonzaga
HouseHouse of Gonzaga
FatherMaurizio Ferrante Gonzaga
MotherFerdinanda Gonzaga nee Alliana
Military career
Allegiance Kingdom of Italy
Service/branch Royal Italian Army
RankBrigadier general
Commands held1st Artillery Regiment "Cacciatori delle Alpi"
222nd Coastal Division
Battles/wars
AwardsGold Medal of Military Valor (posthumous)
Silver Medal of Military Valor
Bronze Medal of Military Valor (twice)
War Merit Cross
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