Enrico Berlinguer

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 byLuigi Longo
Succeeded byAlessandro Natta
Member of the Chamber of Deputies
In office
5 June 1968 – 11 June 1984
ConstituencyLatium - XV
Personal details
Born15 May 1922
Sassari, Italy
Died11 June 1984(1984-06-11) (aged 62)
Padova, Italy
NationalityItalian
Political partyItalian Communist Party
Spouse(s)Letizia Laurenti
WebsiteOfficial 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.

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References

  1. Moliterno, Gino (2002). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Italian Culture. Routledge. p. 86. ISBN 978-1-134-75876-0.