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.
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cimitero di Sassari[7]
- Spouse: Giuseppa Sigurani[8]
- Child: Giuseppe Cossiga[9], Anna Maria Cossiga[10]
- Country of citizenship: Italy[11], Kingdom of Italy[12]
- Native language: Italian[13]
- Field of work: politics[14], law[15]
- Position held: President of Italy[16], Prime Minister of Italy[17], Italian senator for life[18], member of the Senate of the Italian Republic[19], member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Republic[20], Substitute President of Italy[21], Italian Minister of the Interior[22], Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs[23], Q55200191[24]
- Employer: University of Sassari[25]
- Educated at: Liceo classico Domenico Alberto Azuni[26], University of Sassari[27], Catholic University of the Sacred Heart[28]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[29], Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown[30], Grand Order of King Tomislav[31], Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[32], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[33], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[34], Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau[35], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[36], Grand Collar of the Order of the Southern Cross[37], Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[38], Order of Freedom of the Republic of Slovenia[39], Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[40], Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[41], Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order of Saint John[42]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[43]
- Sex or gender: male[44]
- Member of political party: Christian Democracy[45]
- Military branch: navy[46]
Why It Matters
Francesco Cossiga has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Francesco Cossiga born?
Francesco Cossiga's place of birth was Sassari[1].
Where did Francesco Cossiga die?
Francesco Cossiga died in Rome[2].
Who was Francesco Cossiga married to?
Francesco Cossiga's spouses include Giuseppa Sigurani[8].
What did Francesco Cossiga do for work?
Francesco Cossiga worked as a politician[3], jurist[4], and university teacher[5].
Where did Francesco Cossiga go to school?
Francesco Cossiga was educated at Liceo classico Domenico Alberto Azuni[26], University of Sassari[27], and Catholic University of the Sacred Heart[28].
What awards did Francesco Cossiga receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[29], Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown[30], Grand Order of King Tomislav[31], and Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[32].