When was Francesco Cossiga born?

Francesco Cossiga was born on 26 July 1928 in Sassari.

What positions has Francesco Cossiga held?

Positions held by Francesco Cossiga include: member of the Senate of the Italian Republic (2008–2010); Italian senator for life (1992–2010); President of Italy (1985–1992); Substitute President of Italy (1985–1985); Prime Minister of Italy (1980–1980).

Where did Francesco Cossiga study?

Francesco Cossiga was educated at Liceo classico Domenico Alberto Azuni, University of Sassari, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart.

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Francesco Cossiga

8th President of Italy (1928-2010)

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Francesco Maurizio Cossiga was an Italian politician who served as the president of Italy from 1985 to 1992. A member of Christian Democracy, he was Prime Minister of Italy from 1979 to 1980; leading a centre-right government. Cossiga is widely considered one of the most prominent and influential politicians of the First Italian Republic.

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Born: 26 July 1928 wd
Place of birth: Sassari wd
Died: 17 August 2010 wd
Place of death: Rome wd
Citizenship: Italy, Kingdom of Italy wd
Occupation: politician, jurist, university teacher wd
Political party: Christian Democracy (since 1945) wd
Education: Liceo classico Domenico Alberto Azuni, University of Sassari, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart wd
Spouse: Giuseppa Sigurani wd

Positions held wd

member of the Senate of the Italian Republic (29 April 2008 – 17 August 2010)
Italian senator for life (28 April 1992 – 17 August 2010)
President of Italy (3 July 1985 – 28 April 1992)
Substitute President of Italy (25 June 1985 – 3 July 1985)
Prime Minister of Italy (4 April 1980 – 18 October 1980)
Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs (24 November 1979 – 20 December 1979)
Prime Minister of Italy (4 August 1979 – 4 April 1980)
member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Republic (14 June 1979 – 11 July 1983)
Italian Minister of the Interior (13 March 1978 – 11 May 1978)
Italian Minister of the Interior (30 July 1976 – 13 March 1978)
member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Republic (1 July 1976 – 19 June 1979)
Italian Minister of the Interior (12 February 1976 – 30 July 1976)
member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Republic (19 May 1972 – 4 July 1976)
member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Republic (28 May 1968 – 24 May 1972)
member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Republic (8 May 1963 – 4 June 1968)
member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Republic (3 June 1958 – 15 May 1963)

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown
Grand Order of King Tomislav
Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau
Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog
Grand Collar of the Order of the Southern Cross
Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta
Order of Freedom of the Republic of Slovenia
Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order of Saint John
Order of the Flag of the People's Republic of Hungary

Questions

When was Francesco Cossiga born?: Francesco Cossiga was born on 26 July 1928 in Sassari.
What positions has Francesco Cossiga held?: Positions held by Francesco Cossiga include: member of the Senate of the Italian Republic (2008–2010); Italian senator for life (1992–2010); President of Italy (1985–1992); Substitute President of Italy (1985–1985); Prime Minister of Italy (1980–1980).
Where did Francesco Cossiga study?: Francesco Cossiga was educated at Liceo classico Domenico Alberto Azuni, University of Sassari, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart.

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