When was Giovanni Leone born?

Giovanni Leone was born on 3 November 1908 in Naples.

What positions has Giovanni Leone held?

Positions held by Giovanni Leone include: Italian senator for life (1978–2001); President of Italy (1971–1978); Prime Minister of Italy (1968–1968); Italian senator for life (1967–1971); Prime Minister of Italy (1963–1963).

Where did Giovanni Leone study?

Giovanni Leone was educated at University of Naples Federico II.

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Giovanni Leone

6th President of Italy (1908-2001)

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Giovanni Leone was an Italian politician, jurist and university professor who was the president of Italy from 1971 to 1978. A founding member of Christian Democracy (DC), Leone briefly served as Prime Minister of Italy from June to December 1963 and again from June to December 1968. He was also President of the Chamber of Deputies from 1955 to 1963.

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Born: 3 November 1908 wd
Place of birth: Naples wd
Died: 9 November 2001 wd
Place of death: Rome wd
Citizenship: Italy, Kingdom of Italy wd
Occupation: politician, lawyer, jurist wd
Political party: Christian Democracy wd
Education: University of Naples Federico II wd
Spouse: Vittoria Michitto wd

Positions held wd

Italian senator for life (15 June 1978 – 9 November 2001)
President of Italy (29 December 1971 – 15 June 1978)
Prime Minister of Italy (24 June 1968 – 12 December 1968)
Italian senator for life (27 August 1967 – 24 December 1971)
Prime Minister of Italy (21 June 1963 – 4 December 1963)
member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Republic (6 May 1963 – 26 August 1967)
member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Republic (5 June 1958 – 15 May 1963)
member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Republic (15 June 1953 – 11 June 1958)
member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Republic (26 April 1948 – 24 June 1953)
member of the Constituent Assembly of Italy

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎
Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

Questions

When was Giovanni Leone born?: Giovanni Leone was born on 3 November 1908 in Naples.
What positions has Giovanni Leone held?: Positions held by Giovanni Leone include: Italian senator for life (1978–2001); President of Italy (1971–1978); Prime Minister of Italy (1968–1968); Italian senator for life (1967–1971); Prime Minister of Italy (1963–1963).
Where did Giovanni Leone study?: Giovanni Leone was educated at University of Naples Federico II.

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