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and the rising mafia-linked middle class, who accused him of war crimes. In defending himself against these charges, Govone commented about the "barbarity" of Sicily and its inhabitants, sparking an uproar in the
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reactionary rebels against the government of the new united and liberal
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government, and challenges to duels among the deputies. Cleared by the investigation, he was promoted to major general. Nonetheless, he was transferred to the mainland, returning to Sicily only to fight some duels.
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It was a hard and merciless battle, but devoid of the brutality that marked the conflict in other areas. Under Govone's command was captured and then immediately executed by firing squad the
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On the eve of the conflict, Govone was promoted to lieutenant colonel and assigned to the
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