Guido Donegani, was a prominent Italian engineer, businessman and politician.
10 Facts About Guido Donegani
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The Donegani family was part of the Livorno business elite involved in maritime transport and import and export activities.
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Guido Donegani studied industrial engineering at the Polytechnic University of Turin where he graduated in 1901.
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Guido Donegani became Chairman of the Board of the company in 1918.
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Guido Donegani played an important role in the industrial innovation of Italy in collaboration with the Italian chemist Giacomo Fauser who developed an innovative process for ammonia synthesis in 1920 and other pioneering chemical synthesis.
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Guido Donegani lauded the violent fascist squads for restoring the order and linked the future of sales of fertilizers to the end of post-war social agitation.
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Guido Donegani was often seen with Mussolini and did not hesitate to dress in the Fascist uniform.
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Guido Donegani prestige was at its peak and Donegani was appointed Senator in 1943.
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Guido Donegani was arrested again for the same reason by the British on 30 May 1945.
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Guido Donegani had been kept in prison for over a month, but was suddenly released on 14 July 1945, sparking accusations of bribery of the local authorities by the wealthy entrepreneur in the newspapers.