Clara Petacci | |
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![]() Petacci in the 1930s | |
Born | |
Died | 28 April 1945 | (aged 33)
Cause of death | Execution by firing squad |
Known for | Mistress of Benito Mussolini |
Height | 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) |
Spouse |
Riccardo Federici
(m. 1934; div. 1936) |
Partner | Benito Mussolini (1933–1945) |
Relatives | Miriam di San Servolo (sister) Marcello Petacci (brother) |
Clara "Claretta" Petacci (Italian: [klaˈretta peˈtattʃi]; 28 February 1912 – 28 April 1945) was a mistress of the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. She was killed by Italian partisans during Mussolini's summary execution.