Licio Gelli
- Born:
- April 21, 1919, Pistoia, Italy
- Died:
- December 16, 2015, Arezzo, Italy
- Nationality:
- Italian
- Profession(s):
- Financier, Businessman, Political Figure
Early Life and Education
- Early involvement in Fascist politics.
- No formal higher education recorded.
Career and Major Achievements
- Served in the Blackshirts (Camicie Nere) during World War II.
- Rose to prominence as a businessman with connections to prominent Italian figures.
- Grand Master of the Propaganda Due (P2) Masonic lodge, a secretive and influential organization implicated in numerous scandals.
- The P2 lodge was investigated for corruption, illegal financing, and alleged links to terrorist activities.
Legacy and Impact
Licio Gelli's legacy is highly controversial due to his involvement with the P2 lodge and its implications in Italian political and financial scandals. His name became virtually synonymous with behind-the-scenes power brokering and alleged corruption within the Italian establishment. Some considered the activities of individuals influenced by a modern 'licio gelli manifesto fascista sinonimo' type of political maneuvering to be actively harming Italian democracy.
Notable Works
Due to the nature of his activities, Gelli did not produce traditional "works." His influence was exerted through his network and actions within the P2 lodge.