# Alain Elkann

_Italian journalist_

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Last updated: 2026-11-01

> Alain Elkann is an Italian novelist and journalist. Elkann is the host of cultural programs on Italian television. He is president of the Scientific Committee of the Italy–USA Foundation. A recurring theme in his books is the history of the Jews in Italy, their centrality to Italian history, and the relation between the Jewish faith and other religions. He is a writer for La Règle du Jeu, Nuovi Argomenti, A, and Shalom magazines.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 23 March 1950 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1065346#P569))
- **Place of birth:** New York City ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1065346#P19))
- **Citizenship:** United States ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1065346#P27))
- **Occupation:** journalist; writer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1065346#P106))
- **Spouse:** Margherita Agnelli ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1065346#P26))
- **Positions held:** president (since 2007); president (2004–2012) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1065346#P39))

## Questions

**When was Alain Elkann born?**  
Alain Elkann was born on 23 March 1950 in New York City.

**What positions has Alain Elkann held?**  
Positions held by Alain Elkann include: president (since 2007); president (2004–2012).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Alain Elkann](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alain_Elkann) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q1065346](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1065346) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Alain Elkann.jpg by Unknown author. (Attribution)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Alain_Elkann.jpg)

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## Cite this page

"Alain Elkann". DigiNepal. Last updated 1 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/alain-elkann. Retrieved 10 November 2026.