Clara Petacci
Clara Petacci | |
|---|---|
Petacci in the 1930s | |
| Born | 28 February 1912 Rome, Kingdom of Italy |
| Died | 28 April 1945 (aged 33) |
| Cause of death | Execution by firing squad |
| Known for | Mistress of Benito Mussolini |
| Spouse |
Riccardo Federici
(m. 1934; div. 1936) |
| Partner | Benito Mussolini (1933–1945) |
| Relatives | Miriam di San Servolo (sister) Marcello Petacci (brother) |
Clara "Claretta" Petacci (Italian: [klaˈretta peˈtattʃi]; 28 February 1912 – 28 April 1945) was a mistress of the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. She was killed by Italian partisans during Mussolini's summary execution.