Sergio Berlinguer (Italian pronunciation: [ˈsɛrdʒo berliŋˈɡwɛr]; 6 May 1934 – 17 October 2021) was an Italian diplomat who served as state minister in the first cabinet of Silvio Berlusconi.
Sergio Berlinguer | |
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| Minister for Italians in the World | |
| In office 10 May 1994 – 17 January 1995 | |
| Prime Minister | Silvio Berlusconi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 May 1934 Sassari, Italy |
| Died | 17 October 2021 (aged 87) Rome, Italy |
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| Alma mater | Sapienza University of Rome |
| Profession | Diplomat |
Biography edit
Early life and education edit
Berlinguer was born in Sassari on 6 May 1934, younger brother of Luigi Berlinguer and cousin of Enrico Berlinguer.[1] He held a law degree from Sapienza University of Rome.[2]
Career edit
Berlinguer began his career at the ministry of foreign affairs in 1959.[1] He headed its press office.[3] He was the Italian ambassador to the United Kingdom from 1966 to 1983.[1] He served as the general manager of the emigration department of the foreign ministry from 1983 to 1985 and was appointed diplomatic advisor to the Italian President Francesco Cossiga in 1985.[2] Then he became the secretary general and spokesman for the Italian presidency and served in the post until 1992.[2][4] He was appointed state minister to the first cabinet of Silvio Berlusconi in 1994 and remained in office until 1995.[1] He was also the member of the council of state.[1] In 1996, Berlinguer's movement, Movimento Italiano Democratico (MID), joined Rinnovamento Italiano which in turn was part of the Ulivo coalition for the general elections in 1996.[5]
Other roles and death edit
A member of the Italian Aspen Institute,[6] Berlinguer died in Rome on 17 October 2021, at the age of 87.[7]
Awards and honors edit
Order of Merit of the Italian Republic 1st Class / Knight Grand Cross – 16 January 1988
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Sergio Berlinguer". Corriere della Sera (in Italian). 5 October 2008. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
- ^ a b c "Sergio Berlinguer, diplomatico". Corriere della Sera (in Italian). 11 May 1994. Archived from the original on 4 January 2014. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
- ^ Richard N. Gardner (2005). Mission Italy: on the front lines of the Cold War. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield. p. 104. ISBN 978-0-7425-3998-3.
- ^ "Goria Revives Italy's Coalition, Remains Premier". Los Angeles Times. Rome. Associated Press. 19 November 1987. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
- ^ Alessandro Chiaramonte; John Donaldson (1997). "The General Elections of 21 April 1996". In Roberto D'Alimonte; David Nelken (eds.). Italian Politics: The Center-Left in Power. Boulder, CO: Westview Press. p. 36. doi:10.4324/9780429499555. ISBN 978-0-8133-3443-1.
- ^ Executive Committee, Aspen Institute, Retrieved 3 September 2020
- ^ "Berlinguer Sergio". La Nuova Sardegna (in Italian). 19 October 2021. Archived from the original on 20 October 2021.
- ^ "The History of Papal Knighthoods". Association of Papal Orders in Great Britain. Archived from the original on 24 July 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
