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Giacomo Antonelli (April 2 1806 – November 6 1876) was an Italian cardinal deacon. He was the Cardinal Secretary of State from 1848 until his death; he played a key role in Italian politics resisting the unification of Italy and affecting Roman Catholic interests in European affairs. He was often called the Italian Richelieu.

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