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Private Pietro Micca, also known as Pierre Micha, was an Italian soldier who became a national hero of the Duchy of Savoy for sacrificing himself during the siege of Turin of the War of Spanish Succession. Serving as a sapper in the Savoyard Army, he prevented a breakthrough by French grenadiers by lighting two gunpowder barrels at the cost of his life.

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Pietro Micca

Italian soldier (1677-1706)

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Occupation: military personnel
Born: March 6, 1677
Died: August 30, 1706

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Not who you're looking for? Others named Pietro Micca: submarine · 1938 film by Aldo Vergano

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