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Persano Legal Trial
- When
- 15 April 1867
- Where
- Italian Senate
Admiral Persano was judged by the Italian Senate for incompetence following the defeat at Lissa, resulting in his dismissal from the navy.
Following public outcry over the defeats at Lissa and Custoza, the Italian Senate, which had exclusive authority to judge sitting senators, tried Persano. He was condemned for incompetence on 15 April 1867 and subsequently dismissed from the Italian navy.
Sources
- Carlo Pellion di Persano Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-09
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