Depretis

British  

/ deˈprɛtis /

noun

1. Agostino (aɡoˈstiːno). 1813–87, Italian statesman; prime minister (1876–78; 1878–79; 1881–87). His policy led to the Triple Alliance (1882) between Italy, Austria-Hungary, and Germany

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Example Sentences

Depretis, who died in 1887, was succeeded by Francesco Crispi, the most striking political figure since Cavour.

From A Short History of Italy (476-1900) by Sedgwick, Henry Dwight

A strong effort was made to induce Depretis to supersede Persano then and there; he promised to do so, but it is said that the fear of offending the King prevented him.

From The Liberation of Italy by Martinengo-Cesaresco, Countess Evelyn

The coalition, however, proved ill-advised, and when, July 27, 1887, Depretis died he left behind him a government which represented rather a fusion of the moderate and radical wings of the Left.

From The Governments of Europe by Ogg, Frederic Austin

His defection from the Right ultimately assured the advent of the Left to power in 1876; and while declining office, he remained chief adviser of Agostino Depretis until the latter’s death.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 4 "Coquelin" to "Costume" by Various

In spite of vicissitudes and a not unattacked reputation, he was the chief parliamentary figure on the death of Depretis, and dominated Italian politics till 1896.

From A Short History of Italy (476-1900) by Sedgwick, Henry Dwight