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Indro Montanelli

Indro Alessandro Raffaello Schizogene Montanelli Knight Grand Cross OMRI (22 April 1909 – 22 July 2001) was an Italian journalist, historian and writer. He was one of the fifty World Press Freedom Heroes according to the International Press Institute.A volunteer for the Second Italo-Ethiopian War and an admirer of Benito Mussolini's dictatorship, Montanelli had a change of heart in 1943, and joined the liberal resistance group Giustizia e Libertà but was discovered and arrested along with his wife by Nazi authorities in 1944. Sentenced to death, he was able to flee to Switzerland the day before his scheduled execution by firing squad thanks to a secret service double-agent.After the Second World War, Montanelli for many decades distinguished himself as a staunch conservative columnist, and in 1977 the terrorist group Brigate Rosse tried to assassinate him. He was also a popular novelist and historian, especially remembered for his monumental Storia d'Italia (History of Italy) in 22 volumes. He worked as editor of Silvio Berlusconi-owned newspaper il Giornale for many years but was opposed to Berlusconi's political ambitions, and quit as editor of il Giornale in 1994.In the wake of the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, Montanelli came under scrutiny for his racist attitudes and actions. While working at the fascist magazine Civiltà Fascista, Montanelli wrote many articles expressing racist ideas, declaring the superiority of the white race, and supporting colonialist ideals. While stationed in Italian Ethiopia during the Ethiopian War, Montanelli married a 12-year old Eritrean girl (as it was custom for the institution of the "Madamato"), which later chose to marry an Eritrean officer of his platoon. Since through modern-day values this is considered rape, protestors defaced a statue erected for him in Milan in the wake of the BLM movement and demanded it be removed.

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Some of their strengths

Indro Montanelli has many admirable traits.

Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Energetic, Intelligent, Practical, Strong, Sensual, Honest, and Passionate.

Strong and Diligent

According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Indro Montanelli is someone who is a strong, diligent, and trustworthy person who approaches life with honesty and perseverance, but who is also physical, sensual, and artistic. A person who is known for being a good partner.

Adventurous and Free

Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Indro Montanelli well know them as someone who can be talented, wayward and free, like a big river or the ocean.

Courteous and Easygoing

According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Indro Montanelli as someone who is polite, modest, and diplomatic.

A person who tends to be socially popular, who loves intellectual or creative activities, who has a talent for communicating with and understanding the needs of others, and who seems to have a knack for getting recognized for their efforts.

Wise and Deep

Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Indro Montanelli is someone who tends to have an internal innate wisdom, and who people tend to see as an "old soul".

They are also someone who is patient, assertive, and who is a natural leader that likes to help others in need.

Patient and Compassionate

According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Indro Montanelli tends to be someone who approaches life with grace and compassion, and who has a powerful and commanding personality. Who can be analytical, patient, and deliberate, avoiding risks and seeking out stability instead.

Some of Indro Montanelli's challenges

While Indro Montanelli has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.

For example, Indro Montanelli can be Self-centered, Materialistic, Stubborn, Idle, Hypocritical, Complicated, and Brusque.

Stubborn and Idle

One of Indro Montanelli's key challenges is that they are someone who can be seen as stubborn and, at times, lazy.

Indro Montanelli must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive.

Indecisive and Materialistic

Indro Montanelli is someone who can be indecisive, indulgent, and materialistic, who can have difficulty focusing on a single career or profession, have difficulty following orders or respecting authority, and who can suffer from "analysis paralysis".

Materialistic and Aggressive

Finally, Indro Montanelli also can be materialistic, emotional, aggressive, stubborn, inconsistent, and be prone to big temper outbursts.

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