biography
pronunciation:
[govohnay]
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| male
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| lived:
| (1825–72)
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| biography:
| Italian general and politician, born in Isola d'Asti, Piedmont, N Italy. He participated in the first two Independence wars, became a deputy of the right (1861–7), and helped seal the alliance with Prussia in the 3rd Independence War. He was chief of staff (1867–9) and war minister (1869–70). |
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