D'Annunzio, Gabriele b. March 12, 1863 d. March 1, 1938 Poet, military hero, political leader. One of the most great poets of his day; exuberant, passional, egocentric. Daring in wartime and great lover in peacetime, famous for his liaison with the actress Eleonora Duse. (Bio by: Walter) Cause of death: stroke Il Vittoriale, Gardone Riviera, Provincia di Brescia, Lombardia, Italy