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Claretta Petacci Reburied in Rome Tomb in Ceremony
In Rome the mistress of Benito Mussolini was reburied in a new glass and marble tomb beside San Lorenzo church. About 250 mourners attended as a green marble plaque bearing the name Claretta and birth date was installed, while ex king Farouk sent fascist salutes and a wreath. Church rites were limited to prayers inside the tomb. Claretta, born Feb 28 1913, died April 28 1945 after being executed in Milan with Mussolini.
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