Giuseppe Belluzzo | |
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| Minister of National Education | |
| In office 9 July 1928 – 12 September 1929 | |
| Prime Minister | Benito Mussolini |
| Preceded by | Pietro Fedele |
| Succeeded by | Balbino Giuliano |
| Minister of National Economy | |
| In office 10 July 1925 – 9 July 1928 | |
| Prime Minister | Benito Mussolini |
| Preceded by | Cesare Nava |
| Succeeded by | Alessandro Martelli |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 November 1876 |
| Died | 21 May 1952(1952-05-21) (aged 75) Rome, Italy |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Polytechnic University of Milan |
| Occupation | Mechanical engineer |
Giuseppe Belluzzo (1876–1952) was an Italian mechanical engineer, scholar and politician. He was a member of theItalian Parliament and of theItalian Senate. He served as the minister of national economy andminister of public education in thecabinet ofBenito Mussolini.
Belluzzo was born inVerona on 25 November 1876 into a working-class family.[1] At 16 he obtained a license from a technical institute.[1] Then he graduated from thePolytechnic University of Milan receiving a degree in mechanical engineering.[1][2]
In 1899 Belluzzo won an award for his study onhydraulic turbines.[2] In 1905 he established the first steam tribune of Italy.[3] From 1914 to 1929 he was a full professor of construction of thermal and hydraulic engines at his alma mater, Polytechnic University of Milan.[4] DuringWorld War I he joined theItalian army and was decorated with the war cross for his service.[4] In the elections of 1924 and 1929 he won a seat at the Parliament, representing theProvince of Verona.[2][4] On 10 July 1925 Belluzzo was appointed minister of national economy to the cabinet led by Benito Mussolini.[4] He replacedCesare Nava in the post.[5] In 1926 Belluzzo established theNational Institute of Statistics.[2]
Belluzzo's term as minister of national economy ended on 9 July 1928,[4] andAlessandro Martelli replaced him in the post.[6] On the same day he was named as the minister of public education in the same cabinet, replacingPietro Fedele in the post.[4][7] Belluzzo held the post until 12 September 1929 whenBalbino Giuliano was appointed as minister of public education.[4][7] In 1929 he began to work at the school of engineering in Rome as a professor of construction of thermal and hydraulic engines.[1][4] He was also made the President of the Royal Lombard Institute of Sciences and Letters.[2] In 1934 he became a senator and served at the Senate until 1939.[4]
Belluzzo was married and had three children.[4] He died in Rome on 21 May 1952.[3]
Belluzzo was the recipient of the following:[4]
Two streets are named after Giuseppe Belluzzo in Verona and Rome.[2] In October 2016 a book,Giuseppe Belluzzo. Tecnico e politico nella storia d'Italia 1876–1952, was published by Michela Minesso.[9] The book presents the details of his life.[9]
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