Salandra I government | |
|---|---|
 49th Cabinet of Italy | |
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| Date formed | 21 March 1914 |
| Date dissolved | 5 November 1914 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of state | Victor Emmanuel III |
| Head of government | Antonio Salandra |
| Total no. of members | 12 |
| Member party | Liberal Union |
| History | |
| Predecessor | Giolitti IV Cabinet |
| Successor | Salandra II Cabinet |
The Salandra I government of Italy held office from 21 March 1914 until 5 November 1914, a total of 229 days, or 7 months and 15 days. [1]
The government was composed by the following parties:
| Party | Ideology | Leader | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Union | Liberalism | Giovanni Giolitti | |
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