"Mussolini led Italy into a highly authoritarian regime and contributed to the spread of totalitarianism across Europe between the two world wars, becoming a model for other movements."
"Fascism's main characteristics include a cult of the leader, opposition to parliamentary democracy, exaltation of violence, militarism, and totalitarian kindoms."
Benito Mussolini was the founder of fascism and served as the dictator of Italy from 1922 until 1943. He established a highly authoritarian regime, leading Italy into World War II alongside Nazi Germany. Mussolini was captured and executed by Italian partisans in April 1945. Fascism, which he defined, is characterized by a cult of the leader, the rejection of parliamentary democracy, and totalitarian ambitions. Mussolini's early life, heavily influenced by socialist ideas, led to his political career as a journalist and revolutionary theorist before founding a fascist regime.
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