Scala in Milano in Città Metropolitana di Milano, Lombardy, Italy — Southern and Western Europe (Mediterranean)
Federico Confalonieri
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 18, 2023
1. Federico Confalonieri Marker
Il conte Federico Confalonieri che con l'indomita fortezza dell' animo e col lungo martirio dello spielberg insegno ai suoi concittadini con quali sacrifici e con quali virtù si preparano migliori destini alla patria fu in questa casa arrestato la notte del 13 dicembre dell anno 1821
Count Federico Confalonieri, who with the indomitable fortitude of the soul and with the long martyrdom of the Spielberg (a prison), taught his fellow citizens that with sacrifice and virtue a better destiny for the homeland is prepared, was arrested in this house on the night of the 13th of December of the year 1821.
Erected 1921 by Il Comune Pose.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is December 13, 1821.
Location. 45° 28.169′ N, 9° 11.442′ E. Marker is in Milano, Lombardia (Lombardy), in Città Metropolitana di Milano. It is in Scala. Marker is on Via Monte di Pietà. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Via Monte di Pietà 14, Milano, Lombardia 20121, Italy. Touch for directions.
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Excerpts: Count Federico Confalonieri (1785 – 10 December 1846) was an Italian revolutionist….On the outbreak of the Piedmontese revolt (March–April 1821) the Austrian authorities made some arrests, and, through the treachery of one conspirator and the foolishness of others, discovered the plot, if it could so be called, and arrested Silvio Pellico and Maroncelli and afterwards Confalonieri.(Submitted on March 19, 2023.)
A long trial now began, conducted with all the rigour and secrecy of the Austrian procedure, and Confalonieri, outwitted by the astute examining magistrate, Antonio Salvotti (d. 1866), contradicted himself, made fatal admissions, even compromised others, and together with several companions was condemned to death for high treason, but through the intercession of his wife and father, who went toVienna to plead his cause in person, the emperor Francis commuted the penalty to perpetual imprisonment in the fortress of Spielberg (January 1824). Confalonieri was taken to Vienna and had a long interview with Prince Metternich, who tried to extract further confessions incriminating other persons, especially Charles Albert, but although Confalonieri seemed at one time inclined to prepare a report on the revolutionary movement for the emperor, he did not do so, and once he was in prison he refused to say or write another word, and was treated with exceptional severity in consequence.Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 18, 20232. Federico Confalonieri Marker - wide view
His wife died in 1830, and in 1836, on the death of the emperor Francis, he was pardoned and exiled to America. He came back to Europe after a year's absence, and in 1840 obtained permission to return to Milan to see his dying father. He himself, broken in health and spirits, died on 10 December 1846, too soon to see the accomplishment of Italian freedom…
Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 19, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
