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This memorial in Milan is dedicated to Walter Tobagi, a journalist whose life and work are commemorated here. It stands as a reminder of his significance within the city's history, reflecting respect for his contributions and the circumstances surrounding them. Memorials such as this serve to preserve the memory of individuals, marking their impact on society and ensuring their legacy is recognised within the public sphere.

The memorial is situated in a city that was part of the Kingdom of Italy, a unitary state formed in 1861, arising from the Risorgimento. This period of unification brought together various states, notably influenced by the Kingdom of Sardinia. The kingdom developed into a colonial power in the late 19th century and participated in World War I, later seeing the rise of the National Fascist Party. This plaque for Walter Tobagi offers a connection to Milan's more recent past, distinct from the broader history of the Italian kingdom, but within the continuum of modern Italian civic life and remembrance.

The plaque can be found in Milan, Italy. As a public memorial, it is accessible for visitors who wish to pay their respects or learn more about Walter Tobagi. Visitors are encouraged to approach the site with dignity, reflecting on the historical importance that such a tribute represents within the local community.

Memorial in Milan, Italy.

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Data sources

Location records are drawn from open, licence-clean datasets, kept here with attribution and gratitude to the people who maintain them.

  • Open Plaques, dedicated to the public domain (CC0). See openplaques.org.
  • Wikidata, available under the CC0 1.0 Universal dedication.
  • © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence.
  • Historic England, National Heritage List for England, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. War memorial records are drawn from open community datasets (OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, NHLE) - never from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, which is excluded.

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