Luigi Pelloux

Luigi Pelloux
Prime Minister of Italy
In office
29 June 1898 – 24 June 1900
MonarchUmberto I
Preceded byAntonio Starabba, Marchese di Rudinì
Succeeded byGiuseppe Saracco
Minister of War
In office
6 February 1891 – 15 December 1893
Preceded byEttore Bertole-Viali
Succeeded byStanislao Mocenni
In office
11 July 1896 – 14 December 1897
Preceded byCesare Ricotti-Magnani
Succeeded byAlessandro Asinari di San Marzano
Member of the Italian Senate
In office
1896–1924
Personal details
Born
Luigi Gerolamo Pelloux

1 March 1839
La Roche-sur-Foron, Kingdom of Sardinia
Died26 October 1924 (aged 85)
Bordighera, Kingdom of Italy
Political partyIndependent
Military service
Allegiance Kingdom of Italy
Branch/service Royal Italian Army
Years of service1857–1905
RankLieutenant General
Battles/warsItalian Wars of Independence

Luigi Gerolamo Pelloux (Italian pronunciation: [luˈiːdʒi pelˈlu]; 1 March 1839 – 26 October 1924) was an Italian general and politician from Savoy, born of parents who retained their Italian citizenship when Savoy was annexed to France. He was the Prime Minister of Italy from 29 June 1898 to 24 June 1900, his rule was considered by historians as conservative and militarist.