When was Emilio Colombo born?

Emilio Colombo was born on 11 April 1920 in Potenza.

What positions has Emilio Colombo held?

Positions held by Emilio Colombo include: member of the Senate of the Italian Republic (2013–2013); Italian senator for life (2003–2013); Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs (1992–1993); member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Republic (1992–1992); Italian Finance Minister (1988–1989).

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Emilio Colombo

Italian Prime Minister, politician (1920-2013)

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Emilio Colombo was an Italian politician. A member of the Christian Democracy party, he served as Prime Minister of Italy from August 1970 to February 1972. In 2003, he was appointed senator for life, a seat he held until his death.

Quick facts

Born: 11 April 1920 wd
Place of birth: Potenza wd
Died: 24 June 2013 wd
Place of death: Rome wd
Citizenship: Italy, Kingdom of Italy wd
Occupation: politician, diplomat, lawyer, head of government, foreign minister wd
Political party: Christian Democracy wd
Official website: emiliocolombo.it wd

Positions held wd

member of the Senate of the Italian Republic (15 March 2013 – 24 June 2013)
Italian senator for life (14 January 2003 – 24 June 2013)
Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs (1 August 1992 – 29 April 1993)
member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Republic (15 April 1992 – 9 September 1992)
Italian Finance Minister (13 April 1988 – 21 July 1989)
Minister of Budget (28 July 1987 – 12 April 1988)
Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs (2 December 1982 – 4 August 1983)
Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs (23 August 1982 – 2 December 1982)
Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs (29 June 1981 – 23 August 1982)
Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs (18 October 1980 – 29 June 1981)
Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs (4 April 1980 – 18 October 1980)
Minister of the Treasury of Italy (12 February 1976 – 28 July 1976)
Minister of the Treasury of Italy (23 November 1974 – 11 February 1976)
Minister of the Treasury of Italy (14 March 1974 – 22 November 1974)
Italian Finance Minister (6 July 1973 – 13 March 1974)
Italian Minister for Parliamentary Relations (26 June 1972 – 5 July 1973)
Minister of the Treasury of Italy (17 February 1972 – 24 June 1972)
Italian Minister of Justice (6 March 1971 – 18 February 1972)
Prime Minister of Italy (6 August 1970 – 17 February 1972)
Minister of the Treasury of Italy (12 December 1968 – 4 August 1969)
Minister of the Treasury of Italy (24 June 1968 – 11 December 1968)
Minister of Budget (24 June 1968 – 11 December 1968)
Minister of the Treasury of Italy (23 February 1966 – 23 June 1968)
Italian Minister of Economic Development (22 February 1962 – 22 June 1963)
Italian Minister of Economic Development (27 July 1960 – 22 February 1962)
Italian Minister of Economic Development (26 March 1960 – 27 July 1960)
Italian Minister of Economic Development (16 February 1959 – 26 March 1960)
Italian Minister of Agriculture (20 May 1957 – 2 July 1958)
Italian Minister of Agriculture (6 July 1955 – 20 May 1957)

Awards wd

Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour
Charlemagne Prize (1979)
Robert Schuman Medal (1986)
Grand Cross of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria
anniversary medal at the occasion of the 2500th anniversary of the founding of the Iranian Empire
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
honorary doctor of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations
Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (1981)

Questions

When was Emilio Colombo born?: Emilio Colombo was born on 11 April 1920 in Potenza.
What positions has Emilio Colombo held?: Positions held by Emilio Colombo include: member of the Senate of the Italian Republic (2013–2013); Italian senator for life (2003–2013); Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs (1992–1993); member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Republic (1992–1992); Italian Finance Minister (1988–1989).

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