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Giovanni Gronchi

3rd President of Italy (1887-1978) · Italy · On the map · Politicians · Died at 91

Giovanni Gronchi was an Italian politician from Christian Democracy who served as the president of Italy from 1955 to 1962 and was marked by a controversial and failed attempt to bring about an "opening to the left" in Italian politics.

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1978Died17 October 19781960Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of FinlandAward1958Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the BathAward1956Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of GermanyAward1887Born10 September 1887

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Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland1960
Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath1958
Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany1956
Gold Medal of the Italian Order of Merit for Culture and Art
Supreme Order of Christ
Silver Medal of Military Valour
Bronze Medal of Military Valour
Order of Vittorio Veneto
Order of Merit for Labour
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour

About this person

He was reputed the real holder of the executive power in Italy from 1955 to 1962, behind the various Prime Ministers of this time. During his term he saw the fall of the Italian Empire in 1960, with the independence of the Somali Republic.

Country
Italy
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1887 to 1978 · aged 91

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