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Badoglio

American  
[bah-daw-lyaw] / bɑˈdɔ lyɔ /

noun

  1. Pietro 1871–1956, Italian general.


Badoglio British  
/ baˈdɔʎʎo /

noun

  1. Pietro (ˈpjetro). 1871–1956, Italian marshal; premier (1943–44) following Mussolini's downfall: arranged an armistice with the Allies (1943)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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A government was formed under Marshal Pietro Badoglio, who initiated secret negotiations with the Allies.

From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022

Once upon a time, Cesare Badoglio, who puts his age at “between 80 and 99,” was the spirit whisperer for some of the brightest talents in Italian fashion.

From New York Times • Sep. 24, 2021

Mr. Badoglio then spent three months entreating his cemetery spirits to undo the malediction, until Mr. Zeffirelli was able to begin filming again.

From New York Times • Sep. 24, 2021

In placing the blame, Badoglio omitted to mention King Vittorio Emanuele's signing of the declaration of war.

From Time Magazine Archive

His successor in chief command of the Italian armies was General Diaz, and under him were to be Generals Badoglio and Giardino.

From The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive. by Various

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