Rione IX Pigna in Roma in Cittΰ metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Latium, Rome, Italy — Central Italy (Tyrrhenian Coast)
Riccardo Grazioli Lante de la Rovere
Photographed by James Hulse, February 28, 2024
1. Riccardo Grazioli Lante de la Rovere Marker
Il sottotenente di vascello Riccardo Grazioli Lante de la Rovere
Caduto ad Homes il 28 ottobre 1911 emolando avite gesta fra cli eroi rivive ne la storia la federazione nazionale reduci patrie battaglie e militari in congedo consacra
Roma 21 aprile 1914
The Sub-Lieutenant Riccardo Grazioli Lante de la Rovere
Fallen at Homs on October 28, 1911, performing heroic deeds among the heroes, lives again in history. The National Federation of Veterans of the Homeland's Battles and Military in Reserve consecrates.
Rome, April 21, 1914
Erected 1914 by The National Federation of Veterans of the Homeland's Battles and Military in Reserve.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 41° 53.819′ N, 12° 28.825′ E. Memorial is in Roma, Lazio (Latium, Rome), in Cittΰ metropolitana di Roma Capitale. It is in Rione IX Pigna. It is at the intersection of Piazza Grazioli and Via della Gatta
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Schengen Area, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire and specifically also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Alessandro Fortis (a few steps from this marker); Victorio Scialoja (a few steps from this marker); Pigna (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Palazzo Doria - Pamphilj / Doria Pamphilj Palace (about 120 meters away); Museo Nazionale del Palazzo di Venezia / National Museum of Palazzo Venezia (about 180 meters away); a different marker also named Museo Nazionale del Palazzo di Venezia / National Museum of Palazzo Venezia (about 210 meters away); Santa Maria sopra Minerva (about 240 meters away); Benedetto Brin (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roma.
Regarding Riccardo Grazioli Lante de la Rovere. Gold Medal for Military Valor
*"On October 23rd, at Homs, after bravely completing a mission on the ground in enemy-fire zone, and disembarking a second time to gather information, he entrusted others with the task of bringing the information back on board. On his own initiative, he rushed to replace the commander of the landing battery who had been wounded.
He revived and inspired new courage in the men, exhausted by losses, fatigue, and hunger; he
Photographed by James Hulse
2. Riccardo Grazioli Lante de la Rovere Marker
On October 28th, also at Homs, setting an example of heroic resolve to his men, he commanded the landing battery of his ship, boldly exposing himself to enemy fire to direct the gunfire, until he was mortally wounded."*
Homs, October 23-28, 1911
Also see . . . Riccardo Grazioli Lante della Rovere. Wikipedia - Italian Language (Submitted on February 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse
3. The view of the Riccardo Grazioli Lante de la Rovere Marker from the street
Public Domain - Unknown author - Wikipedia Commons, 1911
4. Riccardo Grazioli Lante de la Rovere
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