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Clara Petacci

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Also known as Claretta Petacci

mistress of the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini (1912–1948)

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Clara Petacci was the mistress of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini during the final years of his rule in World War II. She is historically significant because her relationship with Mussolini during Italy's wartime collapse illustrates the personal dimensions of the fascist leader's life at the end of his regime.

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Born
( 1912-02-28 ) 28 February 1912, Rome, Kingdom of Italy
Died
28 April 1945 (1945-04-28) (aged 33), Giulino di Mezzegra , Italian Social Republic
Cause of death
Execution by firing squad
Known for
Mistress of Benito Mussolini
Spouse
Riccardo Federici ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1934 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1936 ) ​
Partner
Benito Mussolini (1933 – 1945)
Relatives
Miriam di San Servolo (sister), Marcello Petacci (brother)

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Clara Petacci
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1912-02-28
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1945-04-28
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Clara "Claretta" Petacci ( Italian: [klaˈretta peˈtattʃi]; 28 February 1912 – 28 April 1945) was a mistress of the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. She was killed by Italian partisans during Mussolini's summary execution.

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