Edoardo Bianchini
Italian captain (1856–1896) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Edoardo Bianchini was an Italian captain of the First Italo-Ethiopian War. He commanded the 3rd Mountain Artillery Battery during the Battle of Adwa before being killed at the battle. He was also a posthumous recipient of the Gold Medal of Military Valor for his service at the battle.
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Edoardo Bianchini | |
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Born | (1856-10-13)13 October 1856 Naples, Province of Naples, Two Sicilies |
Died | 1 March 1896(1896-03-01) (aged 39) Adwa, Tigray, Ethiopia |
Allegiance | Italy |
Branch | Royal Italian Army |
Years of service | 1874–1896 |
Rank | Captain |
Commands held | 3rd Mountain Artillery Battery |
Battles/wars | First Italo-Ethiopian War |
Alma mater | Nunziatella Military School |
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