Giuseppe Mazzini
Giuseppe Mazzini Triumvir of the Roman Republic In office 29 March – 1 July 1849 Preceded by Republic established Succeeded by Aurelio Saliceti Personal details Born 22 June 1805 Genoa, Ligurian Republic, now Italy (or First French Empire) Died 10 March 1872(1872-03-10) (aged 66) Pisa, Kingdom of Italy Political party Young Italy (1831–1853) Action Party (1853–1867) Independent (1867–1872) Other political affiliations Young Europe (1834–1837) Alma mater University of Genoa Profession Politician, journalist, and activist for Italian independence/unification. Religion None (Pantheism) Signature Giuseppe Mazzini (Italian pronunciation: [dʒuˈzɛppe matˈtsiːni]; 22 June 1805 – 10 March 1872), was an Italian politician, journalist and activist for the unification of Italy. His efforts helped bring about the independent and unified Italy in place of the several separate states, many dominated by foreign powers, that existed until the 19th century. He also helped define the modern European movement for popular democracy in a republican state.[citation needed]