Giuseppe Belluzzo Explained

Office:Minister of National Education
Term Start:9 July 1928
Term End:12 September 1929
Primeminister:Benito Mussolini
Predecessor:Pietro Fedele
Successor:Balbino Giuliano
Office1:Minister of National Economy
Term Start1:10 July 1925
Term End1:9 July 1928
Predecessor1:Cesare Nava
Successor1:Alessandro Martelli
Primeminister1:Benito Mussolini
Birth Date:25 November 1876
Birth Place:Verona, Kingdom of Italy
Death Place:Rome, Italy
Alma Mater:Polytechnic University of Milan
Children:3
Occupation:Mechanical engineer

Giuseppe Belluzzo (1876–1952) was an Italian mechanical engineer, scholar and politician. He was a member of the Italian Parliament and of the Italian Senate. He served as the minister of national economy and minister of public education in the cabinet of Benito Mussolini.

Early life and education

Belluzzo was born in Verona on 25 November 1876 into a working-class family. At 16 he obtained a license from a technical institute. Then he graduated from the Polytechnic University of Milan receiving a degree in mechanical engineering.[1] [2]

Career and activities

In 1899 Belluzzo won an award for his study on hydraulic turbines.[2] In 1905 he established the first steam tribune of Italy. From 1914 to 1929 he was a full professor of construction of thermal and hydraulic engines at his alma mater, Polytechnic University of Milan. During World War I he joined the Italian army and was decorated with the war cross for his service. In the elections of 1924 and 1929 he won a seat at the Parliament, representing the Province of Verona.[2] On 10 July 1925 Belluzzo was appointed minister of national economy to the cabinet led by Benito Mussolini. He replaced Cesare Nava in the post.[3] In 1926 Belluzzo established the National Institute of Statistics.[2]

Belluzzo's term as minister of national economy ended on 9 July 1928, and Alessandro Martelli replaced him in the post.[4] On the same day he was named as the minister of public education in the same cabinet, replacing Pietro Fedele in the post.[5] Belluzzo held the post until 12 September 1929 when Balbino Giuliano was appointed as minister of public education.[5] In 1929 he began to work at the school of engineering in Rome as a professor of construction of thermal and hydraulic engines.[1] He was also made the President of the Royal Lombard Institute of Sciences and Letters.[2] In 1934 he became a senator and served at the Senate until 1939.

Personal life and death

Belluzzo was married and had three children. He died in Rome on 21 May 1952.[6]

Awards

Belluzzo was the recipient of the following:[7]

Legacy

Two streets are named after Giuseppe Belluzzo in Verona and Rome.[2] In October 2016 a book, Giuseppe Belluzzo. Tecnico e politico nella storia d'Italia 1876–1952, was published by Michela Minesso. The book presents the details of his life.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Enzo Pozzato. Piero Melograni. 1966. Belluzzo, Giuseppe. 8. it. Dizionario Biografico degli Italiani.
  2. News: Belluzzo Giuseppe. 20 August 2022 . Il Condominio News. 26 March 2015. it. Giancarlo Volpato.
  3. Book: Matteo Pasetti. Giulia Albanese. Roberta Pergher. In the Society of Fascists. Acclamation, Acquiescence, and Agency in Mussolini's Italy. 2012. 93 . Palgrave Macmillan. New York. 978-0-230-39293-9. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230392939. Neither Bluff nor Revolution. 10.1057/9780230392939.
  4. Eloise Ellery. Mussolini's Plea for Higher Wages. Current History. August 1928. 28. 5. 871. 45338858.
  5. Alessandra Tarquini. Fascist Educational Policy from 1922 to 1943: A Contribution to the Current Debate on Political Religions. Journal of Contemporary History. 2015. 50. 2. 177. 10.1177/0022009414544771. 143600524.
  6. News: Giuseppe Belluzzo, Scientist, Economist. The New York Times. 20 August 2022. 23 May 1952. Rome. .
  7. Web site: Belluzzo, Giuseppe. Italian Senate. 20 August 2022. it.
  8. Nationaal Archief, inventory 2.02.32, dossier 732, registry number 379
  9. Web site: Biografie e memorie. Biografie. Personaggi storici, politici e militari. libreriauniversitaria.it. it. 20 August 2022.