Armando Diaz
Former Minister of War of the Kingdom of Italy
Armando Diaz, 1st Duke della Vittoria, OSSA, OSML, OMS, OCI was an Italian general and a Marshal of Italy. He is mostly known for his role as Chief of Staff of the Regio Esercito during World War I from November 1917. Wikipedia
Born: December 5, 1861, Naples, Italy
Died: February 29, 1928 (age 66 years), Rome, Italy
Place of burial: Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels and Martyrs, Rome, Italy
Parents: Lodovico Diaz and Irene Cecconi
Organization founded: P Service
Descendants: Marcello Diaz and Anna Diaz
Awards: Medal of Military Valor, Virtuti Militari, Médaille militaire, and more