Alcide De Gasperi

Italian politician and founder of the Christian Democratic Party (1881-1954)
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Alcide De Gasperi
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Alcide De Gasperi was born on April 3, 1881, in Pieve Tesino [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] and died on August 19, 1954, in Borgo Valsugana [1][10][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]. He held citizenship in Austria–Hungary, the Kingdom of Italy, and Italy . A native Italian speaker , he was a Catholic who worked as a politician, linguist, journalist, and diplomat [7]. His education took place at Giovanni Prati in Trento and the University of Vienna .

De Gasperi held several key government roles, including serving as minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Italy from 1944 to 1945 and again from 1945 to 1946 . He also served as Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Italy from 1945 to 1946 and as Provisional Head of State of Italy in 1946 . His contributions were recognized with numerous awards, such as the Charlemagne Prize, the Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, an Honorary doctorate from the University of Ottawa, the Order of San Marino, and the Grand Cross of the Order of Saint-Charles [11][12]. He was buried at the Basilica of Saint Lawrence Outside the Walls [13].

Alcide De Gasperi

Summary

Alcide De Gasperi is a human[1]. Born in Pieve Tesino[2], he… he was born on April 3, 1881[3]. He died in Borgo Valsugana[4]. He died on August 19, 1954[5]. He worked as a politician[6], linguist[7], journalist[8], and diplomat[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (588 views/month, #6,778 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Alcide De Gasperi was born in Pieve Tesino[2].
  • Alcide De Gasperi passed away in Borgo Valsugana[4].
  • Alcide De Gasperi was born on April 3, 1881[3].
  • Alcide De Gasperi died on August 19, 1954[5].
  • Alcide De Gasperi is buried at Basilica of Saint Lawrence Outside the Walls[11].
  • Among Alcide De Gasperi's spouses was Francesca Romani[12].
  • A child of Alcide De Gasperi was Paola De Gasperi[13].
  • A child of Alcide De Gasperi was Maria Romana Catti de Gasperi[14].
  • Alcide De Gasperi held citizenship in Austria–Hungary[15].
  • Alcide De Gasperi held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[16].
  • Alcide De Gasperi held citizenship in Italy[17].
  • Italian was Alcide De Gasperi's native language[18].
  • Alcide De Gasperi worked as a politician[6].
  • Alcide De Gasperi worked as a linguist[7].
  • Alcide De Gasperi's professions included journalist[8].
  • Alcide De Gasperi's professions included diplomat[9].
  • Alcide De Gasperi held the position of Provisional Head of State of Italy[19].
  • Alcide De Gasperi held the position of Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Italy[20].
  • Alcide De Gasperi held the position of minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Italy[21].
  • Alcide De Gasperi held the position of minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Italy[22].
  • Alcide De Gasperi held the position of Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs[23].
  • Alcide De Gasperi held the position of Italian Minister of the Interior[24].
  • Alcide De Gasperi's education included a stint at Giovanni Prati - Trento[25].
  • Alcide De Gasperi was educated at University of Vienna[26].
  • Alcide De Gasperi received the Charlemagne Prize[27].

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Origins and Family

Alcide De Gasperi's place of birth was Pieve Tesino[2]. He was born on April 3, 1881[3]. Italian was his native language[18].

Education

Educated at Giovanni Prati - Trento[25] and University of Vienna[26]. Alcide De Gasperi earned the academic degree of laurea[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], linguist[7], journalist[8], and diplomat[9]. Positions held include Provisional Head of State of Italy[19], a head of state[29], in Italy[30], founded in 1946[31]; Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Italy[20], a position[32], in Kingdom of Italy[33]; minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Italy[21], a historical position[34], in Kingdom of Italy[35], founded in 1861[36]; Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs[23], a position[37], in Italy[38], founded in 1946[39]; Italian Minister of the Interior[24], a position[40], in Italy[41]; and minister of Italian Africa of the Kingdom of Italy[42], a historical position[43], in Kingdom of Italy[44], founded in 1912[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Charlemagne Prize[27], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[46], Honorary doctor of the University of Ottawa[47], Order of San Marino[48], and Grand Cross of the Order of Saint-Charles[49].

Personal Life

Alcide De Gasperi was married to Francesca Romani[12]. Children include Paola De Gasperi[13] and Maria Romana Catti de Gasperi[14]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[50]. He was affiliated with the Christian Democracy[51].

Death and Burial

Alcide De Gasperi died on August 19, 1954[5]. He died in Borgo Valsugana[4]. Burial took place at Basilica of Saint Lawrence Outside the Walls[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Alcide De Gasperi include Alcide de Gasperi Building[52], a building[53], in Luxembourg[54], founded in 1965[55].

Why It Matters

Alcide De Gasperi ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (588 views/month, #6,778 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

Entities named for him include Alcide de Gasperi Building[52], a building[53], in Luxembourg[54], founded in 1965[55].

FAQs

Where was Alcide De Gasperi born?

Alcide De Gasperi's place of birth was Pieve Tesino[2].

Where did Alcide De Gasperi die?

Alcide De Gasperi passed away in Borgo Valsugana[4].

Who was Alcide De Gasperi married to?

Alcide De Gasperi's spouses include Francesca Romani[12].

What did Alcide De Gasperi do for work?

Alcide De Gasperi worked as politician[6], linguist[7], journalist[8], and diplomat[9].

Where did Alcide De Gasperi go to school?

Alcide De Gasperi was educated at Giovanni Prati - Trento[25] and University of Vienna[26].

What awards did Alcide De Gasperi receive?

Honors received include Charlemagne Prize[27], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[46], Honorary doctor of the University of Ottawa[47], and Order of San Marino[48].

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