Emilio Pallavicini
Emilio Pallavicini di Priola (also called Pallavicino; born 8 November 1823 in Genoa, died 15 November 1901 in Rome) was an Italian general and politician. He served as a senator in the Kingdom of Italy during its 13th legislature. Pallavicini had a long career in the Royal Army, taking part in every military campaign from 1848 onward. He is best known for defeating Giuseppe Garibaldi at Aspromonte on 29 August 1862 and for putting down several bandit revolts in the Vulture-Melfese region, including those led by Carmine Crocco, sometimes using very harsh methods.
Early life and Career
Emilio Pallavicini was born in Genoa on November 8, 1823, into a noble family with the title of marquis. He studied at the Military Academy of Turin and became an officer in the Sardinian army in 1842.
Military career
Emilio Pallavicini was born in Genoa on November 8, 1823, to a noble family. He studied at the Military Academy of Turin and became an officer in the Sardinian army in 1842. He fought in the First and Second Italian Wars of Independence, the Crimean War, and several campaigns in central and southern Italy, earning many honors, including silver and gold medals and the Military Order of Savoy. In 1862, he led the troops that stopped Garibaldi’s march to Rome at Aspromonte, capturing him respectfully. Later, he became known for fighting brigandage in southern Italy and served as a general in the Third War of Independence and during the capture of Rome in 1870. Appointed senator in 1880 and aide-de-camp to King Umberto I, he retired in 1897 after a long military career. Pallavicini died in Rome on November 15, 1901, aged 78.
Awards and decorations
Emilio Pallavicini received many honors during his long military career. He was promoted through all the ranks of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus, from Knight in 1861 to Knight Grand Cross in 1891. He also advanced through the Order of the Crown of Italy, becoming a Knight Grand Cross in 1879. In the Military Order of Savoy, he rose from Knight in 1859 to Grand Officer in 1869. Pallavicini earned a Gold Medal for Military Valor for his leadership at Civitella del Tronto, a Silver Medal for bravery, and several campaign medals, including those for the Wars of Independence and the Unification of Italy.
Kingdom of Italy