Bettino Craxi

Italian politician (1934–2000)
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Bettino Craxi was born on February 24, 1934, in Milan [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]. He died on January 19, 2000, in Hammamet [2][3][4][5][6][9]. Bettino Craxi was a politician [10] and a member of the Catholic Church .

He received his education from the University of Milan and the University of Urbino . Throughout his career, Bettino Craxi held various positions, including Prime Minister of Italy, a position he held from 1983 to 1986 and again from 1986 to 1987 . He was also a member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Republic from 1992 to 1994 and served as Minister of Budget in 1984 .

Bettino Craxi received several awards for his work, including the Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III, the Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry, and the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour [11]. His career as a politician [10] was marked by his time in these various roles.

As a politician [10], Bettino Craxi's time in office came to an end, and he passed away in Hammamet [2][3][4][5][6][9] on January 19, 2000. He was born in Milan [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] and educated at the University of Milan and the University of Urbino , and was a part of the Catholic Church .

Key Facts

  • Father: Vittorio Craxi[7]
  • Child: Stefania Craxi[8], Bobo Craxi[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Italy[10], Kingdom of Italy[11]
  • Native language: Italian[12]
  • Position held: Prime Minister of Italy[13], member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Republic[14], Minister of Budget[15], Member of the European Parliament[16]
  • Educated at: University of Milan[17], University of Urbino[18]
  • Award received: Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III[19], Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[20], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[21]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[22]
  • Influenced by: Sai Baba of Shirdi[23]
  • Sex or gender: male[24]
  • Member of political party: Italian Socialist Party[25]
  • Commons category: Bettino Craxi[26]
  • Unmarried partner: Sandra Milo[27], Ania Pieroni[28]
  • Cause of death: diabetes[29]
  • Sport: basketball[30]
  • Family name: Craxi[31]
  • Given name: Benedetto[32]
  • Work location: Strasbourg[33], Brussels[34], Rome[35]
  • Relative: Paolo Pillitteri[36]
  • Medical condition: type-1 diabetes[37]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[38]
  • Convicted of: corruption[39]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[40], French[41]
  • Nickname: Bettino[42]
  • Name in native language: Bettino Craxi[43]

Why It Matters

Bettino Craxi has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

He has been cited as an influence by Stefano Caldoro[46], a politician[47], b. 1960[48], of Italy[49].

FAQs

Where was Bettino Craxi born?

Bettino Craxi was born in Milan[2].

Where did Bettino Craxi die?

Bettino Craxi died in Hammamet[4].

Who were Bettino Craxi's parents?

Bettino Craxi's father was Vittorio Craxi[7].

What did Bettino Craxi do for work?

Bettino Craxi worked as a politician[5].

Where did Bettino Craxi go to school?

Bettino Craxi was educated at University of Milan[17] and University of Urbino[18].

What awards did Bettino Craxi receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III[19], Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[20], and Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[21].

Who did Bettino Craxi influence?

Bettino Craxi has been cited as an influence by Stefano Caldoro[46].

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Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

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  1. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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