Filippo Cremonesi (22 August 1872 – 19 May 1942) was an

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banker and politician. He was born in Rome,

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. He was

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from 1922 to 1926 and the first Fascist Governor of Rome in 1926. He was a recipient of the

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. In 1928 Cremonesi was appointed by

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as the president of the

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, bringing the organization in line with fascism. He died in Rome, Italy.

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1872 births 1942 deaths Italian bankers 20th-century Italian politicians Mayors of Rome Recipients of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus Members of the Senate of the Kingdom of Italy {{Italy-mayor-stub