Gianni Agnelli
Italian businessman; grandson of FIAT's founder (1921-2003)
Giovanni "Gianni" Agnelli, OMRI, OML, OMCA, CGVM, CMG (Italian: [ˈdʒanni aɲˈɲɛlli]; 12 March 1921 – 24 January 2003), also known as L'Avvocato ("The Lawyer"), was an Italian businessman. He was known for his business career with Fiat. As the head of Fiat, he controlled 4.4% of Italy's GDP. He was the richest man in modern Italian history.[1]
Giovanni Agnelli | |
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Senator for Life | |
In office 1 June 1991 – 24 January 2003 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Turin, Italy | 12 March 1921
Died | 24 January 2003 Turin, Italy | (aged 81)
Cause of death | Prostate cancer |
Nationality | Italian |
Spouse(s) | Princess Marella Caracciolo di Castagneto |
Relations | Giovanni Agnelli (grandfather) John Elkann (grandson) |
Children | Edoardo Agnelli III Countess Margherita Agnelli de Pahlen |
Parents | Edoardo Agnelli II (father) Princess Virginia Bourbon del Monte (mother) |
Alma mater | University of Turin |
Occupation | Industrialist |
References
change- ↑ Seal, Mark (20 October 2009). "The Woman Who Wanted the Secrets". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 1 June 2011.