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This man’s daughter Edda had an affair with a Chinese general (-5[1])while her husband (15[1])was appointed consul in Shanghai. This man issued an ultimatum to Greece following the Corfu incident. (15[1])Harold (15[1])Mors planned a rescue of this man during the Gran Sasso (15[1])Raid. This man (15[1])and his mistress (15[1])were posthumously hanged (15[1])(*) upside down from the roof of a gas station. This man was elected thanks to his promise that he would help the trains run on time. This man seized power after a march on his country’s (10[1])capital by his Blackshirts. (10[1])For 10 points, name this fascist dictator who led Italy throughout World War II. ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: Benito Mussolini [or Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini]
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