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Claim Text: Benito Mussolini got start in politics in 1917 with help of £100 weekly wage from MI5.
Simplified Text: Benito Mussolini got start in politics in 1917 with help of £100 weekly wage from MI5
Confidence Score: 0.950
Claim Maker: Tom Kington
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "13 October 2009", "event": "Mussolini's start in politics", "person": "Benito Mussolini", "location": "UK", "organization": "MI5" }
Subject Tags: Politics History
UUID: a1163d65-0ac7-457b-ad75-54afed3ad552
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 3:21 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 3:21 PM (6 months ago)

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Fascism

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fascism

Fascism is a far-right, authoritarian political ideology that rose to prominence in early-20th-century Europe. It is characterized by a dictatorial leader, militarism, suppression of opposition, and strong state control. The article provides a comprehensive overview of fascism's history, characteristics, and various interpretations.

Fascism Political Ideology Authoritarianism History Nazism Mussolini Totalitarianism

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