Stefano Delle Chiaie was an Italian neo-fascist terrorist. He was the founder of Avanguardia Nazionale, a member of Ordine Nuovo, and founder of Lega nazionalpopolare. He went on to become a wanted man worldwide, suspected of involvement in Italy's strategy of tension, but was acquitted. He was a friend of Licio Gelli, grandmaster of P2 masonic lodge. He was suspected of involvement in South America's Operation Condor, but was acquitted. He was known by his nickname "il caccola" as he was just over five feet tall - although he stated that originally, the nickname came from his very young involvement, at age 14, in the Italian Social Movement (MSI), a neo-fascist political party established after the war.
Stefano Delle Chiaie, Italian activist, founded National Vanguard (died 2019)
On September 13, in the year 1936, Stefano Delle Chiaie, Italian activist, founded National Vanguard (died 2019). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of September 13, one of 462 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Stefano Delle Chiaie. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on September 13, 1936 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 24 May 2026.
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