The house where he died in 1882 (his tomb is nearby) is now a museum, practically a sanctuary, where devout patriots refer to him not by name, but as l'Eroe, the Hero. 
He is still alive.
mnli hypothesis: He is still alive. premise: The house where he died in 1882 (his tomb is nearby) is now a museum, practically a sanctuary, where devout patriots refer to him not by name, but as l'Eroe, the Hero. 