Guido Biscaretti di Ruffia

Guido Biscaretti di Ruffia (28 October 1867 – 21 October 1946) was an Italian admiral and politician.

Guido Biscaretti di Ruffia
Senator of the Kingdom of Italy
In office
12 November 1931 – 5 August 1943
MonarchVictor Emmanuel III
Prime MinisterBenito Mussolini
Personal details
Born(1867-10-28)28 October 1867
Turin, Piedmont, Italy
Died21 October 1946(1946-10-21) (aged 78)
Rome, Italy
Military service
Allegiance Kingdom of Italy
Branch Regia Marina
Years of service
  • 1881–1943
RankSquadron admiral
Battles/wars

Biography

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Di Ruffia was the son of Roberto Biscaretti di Ruffia, a senator of the Kingdom of Italy who was involved in the establishment of Fiat in 1899,[1] and noblewoman Beatrice Ferrero. He was the brother of technical designer, Carlo Biscaretti di Ruffia and grandson of senator and general Carlo Biscaretti di Ruffia.[2]

Having committed himself to a naval career, di Ruffia enrolled in the Italian Naval Academy on 18 October 1881.[2] He became a member of the Società Geografica Italiana in 1908 and developed an interest in military cartography for the Italian Regia Marina ("Royal Navy"). From 1911 to 1912 he took part in the Italo-Turkish War with the rank of frigate captain in command of the destroyer Artigliere. On 21 May 1916, during World War I, he was appointed aide-de-camp to King Victor Emmanuel III, and maintained the honorary title until 1917.

On 10 August 1923, di Ruffia became President of the Superior Navy Council, a post he held until 1 August 1925. He was promoted to squadron admiral in 1926 and became a senator of the Kingdom of Italy on 22 December 1928.[2]

Di Ruffia married Maria Voli and was father of two children, Roberto and Paolo. He left office in 1945 and died in Rome in 1946.

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References

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  1. ^ "BISCARETTI, Roberto, conte di Ruffia in "Dizionario Biografico"". www.treccani.it (in Italian). Retrieved 19 July 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v "Card senator BISCARETTI DI RUFFIA Guido". notes9.senato.it (in Italian). Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  3. ^ Sito web del Quirinale: dettaglio decorato.