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ANOTHER sad event has occurred to cast a gloom over Rome. Only a few days ago General Govone was cut to Italy, and now General Cugia has followed him. The decease of the General was sudden and altogether unexpected. On the 13th instant he was seen in the balcony of the Hôtel de Rome, together with the Prince and Princess of Piedmont, throwing bouquets and sweet meats, and striving with almost juvenile ardour to render as lively as possible the last day of the Carnival. At half-past six General Cugia returned with the Prince and Princess to the Quirinal. Having entered his private apartments, he asked for a glass of water, and was about to take it in his hand when he fell on the floor, struck down by apoplexy. On the Prince and Princess being informed of the event, a most pathetic scene took place. Since their marriage Prince Humbert and Princess Margherita had never parted one single day from the General, who was first aide-de-camp of the Prince. The Xriguee had a terrible nervous attack, and the Prince wept bitterly. Marquis Gavotti, who was expecting them at a supper which was to have been given in their honour, and to which all the Roman nobility were invited, was informed that in consequence of the sad occurrence the Prince and Princess would not be able to be present. General Cugia was a most distinguished officer and a perfect gentleman. A Sardinian by birth, he was educated in the Turin Academy, and, in 1834, was appointed Lieutenant in the Artillery. He fought bravely in 1848, and received the medal for military valour at Goito, after which he was appointed Captain. At Novara his conduct was rewarded by a second medal, A Major in 1850, and then Lieutenant-Colonel on the staff in 1859, he fought by the side of the French, and in 1860 made the campaign of the Marches and Naples. In 1861 he was appointed Aide-de-Camp to the King. In 1862 he accepted the unpleasant appointment of Pre fect of Palermo. He discharged every duty he undertook with zeal, uprightness, and real capacity. From 1863 to 1864 he was at the head of the Ministry of Marine, and from 1865 to 1866 of the Ministry of War. At Custoza he commanded the Eighth Division, and fought as he had always fought throughout his long military career, Prince Humbert more especially may well lament his death, for it will be very difficult for him to find a better or more accomplished companion and a truer friend.
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Illustrated Times
London, Middlesex, GB
Sat, Feb 24, 1872
Page 10
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