Italian general (1883-1968).
Born December 10th, 1883 in Mesagne. [ref]
Died December 18th, 1968 at 85 years old in Rome. [ref]
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson