10 Facts About Manlio Morgagni

Manlio Morgagni's father was Andrea Morgagni, and his mother was Giulitta Monti.

Manlio Morgagni is the brother of another prominent journalist, Tullio Morgagni.

Manlio Morgagni was initially a supporter of socialist trade unions.

Manlio Morgagni supported Italian intervention in World War I From 15 November 1914 to 1919, he was administrative director of Il Popolo d'Italia, a newspaper he co-founded with Benito Mussolini.

Manlio Morgagni turned the illustrated newspaper toward support of Fascism, including publishing lavish coverage of Fascist rallies, using foldout panorama images.

In 1919, Arnaldo Mussolini became director of the newspaper, while Manlio Morgagni remained in charge of advertising.

Manlio Morgagni became active in civic politics in Milan, serving as a city councillor from 1923 to 1926, and then as mayor of Milan from 1927 to 1928.

Manlio Morgagni has been described as an "acolyte" of Mussolini, and was an avowed supporter of Fascism.

Manlio Morgagni was nominated to the Senate of Italy by the Minister of Culture in 1939, and was named to the Senate the same year.

Manlio Morgagni committed suicide on July 26,1943, the day after the fall of the Fascist regime in Italy, remaining a supporter of Mussolini to the end.