Salvatore Giuliano (November 16, 1922 – July 5, 1950) was a Sicilian peasant, a separatist and, according to some sources a bandit who was mythologised during his life and after his death. He has been compared to Robin Hood in popular culture, owing to the stories about him helping the poor villagers in his area by taking from the rich and redistributing the spoils.
As a member of the Sicilian Independence Movement, Giuliano actively pursued efforts aimed at achieving the independence of Sicily from the Italian government. His story attracted attention in the media worldwide, partly due to his good looks. An account of his endeavours appeared in Time Magazine in 1950.
Read more about Salvatore Giuliano: Early Life, Rise To Infamy, Portella Della Ginestra Massacre, Decline and Death, Doubts About Giuliano’s Death, Dramatizations