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Karlo ChampiPresident of Italy
Date of Birth: 09.12.1920
Country:  Italy |
Content:
- Carlo Azeglio Ciampi: A President of Distinction
- Career in Finance
- Political Career
- Presidency
- Personal Life
Carlo Azeglio Ciampi: A President of Distinction
Early Life and EducationCarlo Azeglio Ciampi was born on December 9, 1920, in Livorno, Italy. In 1941, he graduated from the prestigious Scuola Normale Superiore in Pisa. During World War II, he served in the Italian army, earning the War Cross for Valour. After the war, he completed law and literature degrees from the University of Pisa.
Career in Finance
In 1946, Ciampi joined the Bank of Italy, where he rose through the ranks to become Governor in 1979. He also served as President of the Italian Stock Exchange. From 1993 to 1994, he was the Governor of the Bank for International Settlements.
Political Career
Ciampi made history as the first non-party Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, serving from 1993 to 1994. He had never held any elected office before. From 1996 to 1999, he held the position of Minister of the Treasury.
Presidency
On May 13, 1999, Ciampi was elected the 10th President of the Italian Republic. His term lasted until 2006. As President, he resided in the Quirinale Palace in Rome.
Personal Life
Ciampi is married and has two adult children and three grandchildren. He enjoys spending time by the sea and is an avid football fan, supporting the AS Roma and Fiorentina teams.
