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Mario Castagna

Known for
Anti-Fascist
Born
Died

Biography

An exiled Italian anarchist militant and anti-fascist. When confronted in Paris by a group of fascists. Defending himself from attack, Castagna pulls a pistol and shoots dead one of the attackers. He is sentenced to 7 years in prison on June 28 1924, despite it clearly being a case of self-defence.