Births on February 25

Benedetto Croce

Born on February 25, 1866

Benedetto Croce, Italian philosopher and politician (d. 1952)

Benedetto Croce (Italian: [beneˈdetto ˈkroːtʃe]; 25 February 1866 – 20 November 1952)

was an Italian idealist philosopher, historian, and politician, who wrote on numerous topics, including philosophy, history, historiography and aesthetics. In most regards, Croce was a liberal, although he opposed laissez-faire, free trade, and had considerable influence on other Italian intellectuals, including both Marxist Antonio Gramsci and Italian Fascist Giovanni Gentile.Croce was the president of PEN International, the worldwide writers' association, from 1949 until 1952. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature sixteen times.

He is also noted for his "major contributions to the rebirth of Italian democracy."

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Events on 1866

27 Mar

Civil Rights Act of 1866
President Andrew Johnson vetoes the Civil Rights Act of 1866. His veto is overridden by Congress and the bill passes into law on April 9.
2 Jun

Battle of Ridgeway
The Fenians defeat Canadian forces at Ridgeway and Fort Erie, but the raids end soon after.
20 Jul

Battle of Lissa (1866)
Austro-Prussian War: Battle of Lissa: The Austrian Navy, led by Admiral Wilhelm von Tegetthoff, defeats the Italian Navy near the island of Vis in the Adriatic Sea.
20 Aug

Andrew Johnson
President Andrew Johnson formally declares the American Civil War over.
19 Oct

Mantua
Austria cedes Veneto and Mantua to France, which immediately awards them to Italy in exchange for the earlier Italian acquiescence to the French annexation of Savoy and Nice.

Births on February 25

Benedetto Croce

Born on February 25, 1866

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Events on 1866

Civil Rights Act of 1866

Battle of Ridgeway

Battle of Lissa (1866)

Andrew Johnson

Mantua