Enrico Berlinguer
Italian politician
Enrico Berlinguer (1922 - 1984) was an Italian politician. He was national secretary of the Italian Communist Party (PCI) from 1972 until his death.
Enrico Berlinguer | |
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General Secretary of the Italian Communist Party | |
In office 17 March 1972 – 11 June 1984 | |
Preceded by | Luigi Longo |
Succeeded by | Alessandro Natta |
Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
In office 5 June 1968 – 11 June 1984 | |
Constituency | Latium - XV |
Personal details | |
Born | 15 May 1922 Sassari, Italy |
Died | 11 June 1984 Padova, Italy | (aged 62)
Nationality | Italian |
Political party | Italian Communist Party |
Spouse(s) | Letizia Laurenti |
Website | Official website |
Berlinguer was considered the most popular leader of the PCI.[1] He is known for lessening the influence of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union in Italy.
Berlinguer was an atheist.
References
change- ↑ Moliterno, Gino (2002). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Italian Culture. Routledge. p. 86. ISBN 978-1-134-75876-0.