By 1899 he was a captain in the "Regia Marina" and a close associate of Prince Luigi Amedeo, an Italian duke, nephew of the king of Italy, and experienced mountaineer.
He was a captain in the "Regia Marina" and a close associate of Prince Luigi Amedeo. This was by 1899. He was nephew of the king of Italy. This was by 1899. He was experienced mountaineer. This was by 1899. Prince Luigi Amedeo was an Italian duke.