Episode 2 of 3
Royal Decoration
- When
- June 1898
- Where
- Milan, Italy
General Bava Beccaris received the Great Cross of the Order of Savoy from King Umberto I in recognition of his actions.
In June 1898, King Umberto I awarded General Bava Beccaris the Great Cross of the Order of Savoy. This decoration was controversial and later cited by anarchist Gaetano Bresci as an insult that motivated the assassination of the king.
Sources
- Fiorenzo Bava Beccaris Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04
- Bava Beccaris massacre Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-03
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