Senators for life in Italy
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Senators for life in Italy are members of the Italian Senate who are either appointed by the President of the Italian Republic "for outstanding patriotic merits in the social, scientific, artistic or
President Sandro Pertini (left) with actor Eduardo De Filippo, whom he appointed senator for life
Enrico De Nicola
Guido Castelnuovo
Toscanini portrait circa 1950
Claudio Abbado
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Claudio Abbado was an Italian conductor who was one of the leading conductors of his generation. He served as music director of the La Scala opera house in Milan, principal conductor of the Berlin Phi
Senators for life in Italy
…years, 123 days Mario Monti Economist and politician; Prime Minister (2011–2013) 9 November 2011 Giorgio Napolitano currently serving 14 years, 244 days Claudio Abbado Conductor 30 August 2013 20 January 2014 (death) 143 days Elena Cattaneo Pharmacologist 30 August 2013 currently serving 12 years, 315 days Renzo Piano…
Abbado in 2006
Abbado in 1965
The grave in 2024 with the Fex-valley in the background.
Claudio Abbado in 1982