Federzoni, Luigi (1878–1967)

Italian Fascist politician. As minister of the interior 1924–26, he subjected the press to stringent controls, but also instructed prefects to curb Fascist violence. Distrusted by Fascist activists, he was moved away from key political positions, and served as senator 1928–39 and president of the senate 1929–39. He was sentenced to life imprisonment in 1945, but amnestied in 1947.

Federzoni began his political career in the Italian Nationalist Association and entered Fascism through the fusion of the two movements in 1923. He was appointed minister of colonies 1922–24 and 1926–28.