Stefano Pelloni
1824–1851 (age 27)
Biography
Stefano Pelloni was an Italian brigand whose life reflected the social and political turbulence of the early 19th century. Operating during a period of significant upheaval in Italian society, he became a notable figure in the criminal underworld of his time.
Pelloni's life and activities represented the lawlessness and social disorder that characterized certain regions of Italy during this era. His burial in the Certosa di Bologna, a significant religious site, suggests a final acknowledgment of his humanity despite his criminal past, reflecting the complex attitudes toward redemption and remembrance in 19th-century Italian society.