Francesco Cossiga
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Francesco Cossiga was born on July 26, 1928, in Sassari[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11] and died on August 17, 2010, in Rome[12][1][2][3][4][5][7][8][10]. He held citizenship in Italy and the Kingdom of Italy[11]. A Catholic, he married Giuseppa Sigurani in 1960, a union that lasted until 1998[9], and had two children, Giuseppe Cossiga and Anna Maria Cossiga[9].
He was educated at the Liceo classico Domenico Alberto Azuni, the University of Sassari, and the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart[9]. Working in the fields of politics and law[13], he was a politician, jurist, and university teacher[14][10][11][13][9]. He was employed by the University of Sassari from 1951 to 1974[9].
Cossiga held several prominent positions, serving as Prime Minister of Italy from 1979 to 1980[10][15] and as President of Italy from 1985 to 1992[10][15]. Subsequently, he was an Italian senator for life from 1992 to 2010 and a member of the Senate of the Italian Republic from 2008 to 2010[10][15]. His awards included the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, the Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown, the Grand Order of King Tomislav, the Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, and the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George, among two others.
Francesco Cossiga
Summary
Francesco Cossiga is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sassari[2]. He passed away in Rome[3]. He worked as a politician[4], jurist[5], and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (345 views/month, #7,079 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Born in Sassari[2], Francesco Cossiga…
- Francesco Cossiga passed away in Rome[3].
- Burial took place at Cimitero di Sassari[8].
- Francesco Cossiga was married to Giuseppa Sigurani[9].
- A child of Francesco Cossiga was Giuseppe Cossiga[10].
- A child of Francesco Cossiga was Anna Maria Cossiga[11].
- Francesco Cossiga held citizenship in Italy[12].
- Francesco Cossiga held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[13].
- Italian was Francesco Cossiga's native language[14].
- Francesco Cossiga's professions included politician[4].
- Francesco Cossiga worked as a jurist[5].
- Francesco Cossiga worked as a university teacher[6].
- Francesco Cossiga's field of work was politics[15].
- Francesco Cossiga's field of work was law[16].
- Francesco Cossiga held the position of President of Italy[17].
- Francesco Cossiga held the position of Prime Minister of Italy[18].
- Francesco Cossiga held the position of Italian senator for life[19].
- Francesco Cossiga held the position of member of the Senate of the Italian Republic[20].
- Francesco Cossiga held the position of member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Republic[21].
- Francesco Cossiga held the position of Substitute President of Italy[22].
- Among Francesco Cossiga's employers was University of Sassari[23].
- Francesco Cossiga's education included a stint at Liceo classico Domenico Alberto Azuni[24].
- Francesco Cossiga was educated at University of Sassari[25].
- Francesco Cossiga's education included a stint at Catholic University of the Sacred Heart[26].
- Francesco Cossiga received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Sassari[2], Francesco Cossiga… Italian was his native language[14].
Education
Educated at Liceo classico Domenico Alberto Azuni[24], University of Sassari[25], and Catholic University of the Sacred Heart[26].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[4], jurist[5], and university teacher[6]. Fields of work include politics[15] and law[16]. Among Francesco Cossiga's employers was University of Sassari[23]. Positions held include President of Italy[17], a position[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1948[30]; Prime Minister of Italy[18], a public office[31], in Italy[32], founded in 1946[33], headquartered in Rome[34]; Italian senator for life[19], a position[35], in Italy[36], founded in 1948[37]; member of the Senate of the Italian Republic[20], a position[38], in Italy[39], founded in 1948[40]; member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Republic[21], a position[41], in Italy[42], founded in 1948[43]; and Substitute President of Italy[22], a position[44], in Italy[45].
Recognition
Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[27], Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown[46], Grand Order of King Tomislav[47], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[48], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[49], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[50].
Personal Life
Among Francesco Cossiga's spouses was Giuseppa Sigurani[9]. Children include Giuseppe Cossiga[10], a politician[51], b. 1963[52], of Italy[53] and Anna Maria Cossiga[11]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[54]. He was affiliated with the Christian Democracy[55].
Death and Burial
Francesco Cossiga died in Rome[3]. He is buried at Cimitero di Sassari[8].
Why It Matters
Francesco Cossiga ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (345 views/month, #7,079 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
FAQs
Where was Francesco Cossiga born?
Born in Sassari[2], Francesco Cossiga…
Where did Francesco Cossiga die?
Francesco Cossiga died in Rome[3].
Who was Francesco Cossiga married to?
Francesco Cossiga's spouses include Giuseppa Sigurani[9].
What did Francesco Cossiga do for work?
Francesco Cossiga worked as politician[4], jurist[5], and university teacher[6].
Where did Francesco Cossiga go to school?
Francesco Cossiga was educated at Liceo classico Domenico Alberto Azuni[24], University of Sassari[25], and Catholic University of the Sacred Heart[26].
What awards did Francesco Cossiga receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[27], Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown[46], Grand Order of King Tomislav[47], and Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[48].