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Mameli Goffredo
(1827—1949)

Italian poet and patriot of the Risorgimento and author of the Italian anthem “Inno di Mameli” (“Mameli Hymn”), popularly known as “Fratelli d'Italia” (“Brothers of Italy”). Giuseppe Mazzini, the republican leader, was a friend of Mameli's mother and inspired Mameli with his patriotic ideals. As a student Mameli began writing verses expressing... More...

Italy, 1948, Death of Goffredo Mameli

Italy, 1999, Mameli and Italian Stamps