Giolitti V government | |
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 55th Cabinet of Italy | |
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| Date formed | 15 June 1920 |
| Date dissolved | 4 July 1921 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of state | Victor Emmanuel III |
| Head of government | Giovanni Giolitti |
| Total no. of members | 15 |
| Member party | UL, PLD, PPI, PDSI, PRI PSRI |
| History | |
| Predecessor | Nitti II Cabinet |
| Successor | Bonomi I Cabinet |
The Giolitti V government of Italy held office from 15 June 1920 until 4 July 1921, a total of 384 days, or 1 year and 19 days. [1]
The government was composed by the following parties:
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