Giuseppe Saragat

Italian lawyer and 5th President of Italy

Giuseppe Saragat - Italian lawyer and 5th President of Italy
Born

September 19th, 1898
126 years ago

Died

1988
37 years ago — 90 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Italy

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Served as the 5th President of Italy from 1964 to 1971. Elected to the Italian Chamber of Deputies in 1946, held several ministerial positions throughout his political career. Involved in shaping post-war Italian politics and was a prominent member of the Italian Socialist Party. Played a significant role in establishing relations between Italy and European institutions.

Served as President of Italy from 1964 to 1971

Elected to the Italian Chamber of Deputies in 1946

Held multiple ministerial positions

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