2021-04-30 Fri

Giuseppe Maria Garibaldi was an Italian general, patriot, and republican. He is considered one of the greatest generals of modern times. He contributed to the Italian unification and the creation of the Kingdom of Italy. Garibaldi is also known as the "Hero of the Two Worlds" because of his military enterprises in South America and Europe. He was the international figurehead for national independence and republican ideals.

Giuseppe Garibaldi is spent most is his years in fighting dictatorships and tyranny in South America. During the 19th Century, he is considered as one of the most important revolutionaries, an architect of Italian unity – and a popular ladies man.

This commemorative stamp was issued by Peru to commemorate him and his work in the year 2007.

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