Sursum Corda (group)
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The “Sursum Corda” is a poorly investigated Italian student movement. It seems to have its origins in the Italian youth organisations from the first years of the 20th century such as the “battaglioni studenteschi” founded in 1906 (or so) in Milan. The model were the German Burschenschaft
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Organized with irredentist purposes before 1914, they can be considered one of the precursors of fascist organizations in Italy.
Their Fiuman member was Nino Host Venturi
, According to Host Venturi, he already in 1913 organised a a Battaglione studenti volontari “Sursum Corda” in Brescia
with students and expats from Austria-Hungary. They trained during weekends in the surrounding hills with the support from Italian regular army officers.
In spring 1919 they had already a battalion-strength formation in Trieste.
Nino Host Venturi kept the contacts with Gabriele D'Annunzio
and organised his arrival in Fiume.
Leo Negrelli
from Trieste
was another affiliate of the “Sursum Corda.”
Burschenschaft
German Burschenschaften are a special type of Studentenverbindungen . Burschenschaften were founded in the 19th century as associations of university students inspired by liberal and nationalistic ideas.-History:-Beginnings 1815–c...
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Organized with irredentist purposes before 1914, they can be considered one of the precursors of fascist organizations in Italy.
Their Fiuman member was Nino Host Venturi
Nino Host Venturi
Giovanni Host-Venturi, also known as Nino Host-Venturi was an Italian politician and historian. Member of the Sursum Corda, during World War I, he was captain of “Arditi” and an irredentist, his name is linked to the historical events of Fiume designed by Gabriele D'Annunzio.In Fiume in April...
, According to Host Venturi, he already in 1913 organised a a Battaglione studenti volontari “Sursum Corda” in Brescia
Brescia
Brescia is a city and comune in the region of Lombardy in northern Italy. It is situated at the foot of the Alps, between the Mella and the Naviglio, with a population of around 197,000. It is the second largest city in Lombardy, after the capital, Milan...
with students and expats from Austria-Hungary. They trained during weekends in the surrounding hills with the support from Italian regular army officers.
In spring 1919 they had already a battalion-strength formation in Trieste.
Nino Host Venturi kept the contacts with Gabriele D'Annunzio
Gabriele D'Annunzio
Gabriele D'Annunzio or d'Annunzio was an Italian poet, journalist, novelist, and dramatist...
and organised his arrival in Fiume.
Leo Negrelli
Leo Negrelli
Leo Negrelli, born in Trieste, died in Spain in 1974. As a member of the Sursum Corda he was one of the organisers of Gabriele D'Annunzio‘s arrival in Fiume in 1919....
from Trieste
Trieste
Trieste is a city and seaport in northeastern Italy. It is situated towards the end of a narrow strip of land lying between the Adriatic Sea and Italy's border with Slovenia, which lies almost immediately south and east of the city...
was another affiliate of the “Sursum Corda.”