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'''Luca Brunelli''' was a 20th century [[Mansilla|Mansillian]] ultranationalist politician, self-stylized populist, war hero, and junta leader who overthrew the Ferera Dynasty in [[1937 Coup|1937]] and established the modern Mansillian government. Before becoming the de facto leader of Mansilla following the coup, Brunelli was a respected Field Marshal in the court of [[Stephano X]], a position he exploited extensively for political clout and the organizing of revolutionaries. After serving as the functional ruler of Mansilla for more than three decades, Brunelli was assassinated by socialist partisans while driving to a royal function in 1960. | '''Luca Brunelli''' (June 29, 1892 - November 22, 1960) was a 20th century [[Mansilla|Mansillian]] ultranationalist politician, self-stylized populist, war hero, and junta leader who overthrew the Ferera Dynasty in [[1937 Coup|1937]] and established the modern Mansillian government. Before becoming the de facto leader of Mansilla following the coup, Brunelli was a respected Field Marshal in the court of [[Stephano X]], a position he exploited extensively for political clout and the organizing of revolutionaries. After serving as the functional ruler of Mansilla for more than three decades, Brunelli was assassinated by socialist partisans while driving to a royal function in 1960. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Revision as of 13:49, 24 April 2023
| Gran Custodé Luca Brunelli | |
|---|---|
 Brunelli in his formal military attire (1934) | |
| 1st Gran Protettoré di Mansilla | |
| In office February 11, 1937 – August 1, 1937 | |
| Monarch | none |
| Preceded by | position established |
| Succeeded by | position abolished |
| 1st Gran Custodé di Regno di Mansilla | |
| In office August 1, 1937 – November 22, 1960 | |
| Monarch | Fernando II |
| Preceded by | position established |
| Succeeded by | Lorenzo di Amaretti |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Luca Fantino Antonio Alonso di Brunelli June 29, 1892 Sanclaro, Mansilla |
| Died | November 22, 1960 (aged 68) Campanattre, Mansilla |
| Cause of death | Assassinated |
| Nationality | Mansillian |
| Political party | Mansillian National Front (1930s-1937) Party of Mansilla (1937-1960) |
| Spouse(s) | Sofia Brunelli (m.1922) |
| Children | Antonio, Francesco, and Valentina |
| Known for | Overthrowing the Ferera Dynasty |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Mansilla |
| Service/branch | Army |
| Years of service | 1911-1937 |
| Rank | Major-General |
Luca Brunelli (June 29, 1892 - November 22, 1960) was a 20th century Mansillian ultranationalist politician, self-stylized populist, war hero, and junta leader who overthrew the Ferera Dynasty in 1937 and established the modern Mansillian government. Before becoming the de facto leader of Mansilla following the coup, Brunelli was a respected Field Marshal in the court of Stephano X, a position he exploited extensively for political clout and the organizing of revolutionaries. After serving as the functional ruler of Mansilla for more than three decades, Brunelli was assassinated by socialist partisans while driving to a royal function in 1960.