Vittorino Colombo

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Biography

Colombo was born in Albiate, province of Monza and Brianza, Lombardy.[2] He would go on to get a degree in economics and business.[1] He worked as a trade unionist prior to entering politics among the ranks of the Christian Democracy.[3][4]

He served in the cabinet of Prime Ministers Mariano Rumor (1974), Giulio Andreotti (1976–1979) and Cossiga (1979–1980). He served as Minister of Health in the Government of Italy from March to November 1974.[3][5]

He was Deputy in Legislature III (1958–1963), Legislature IV (1963–1968), Legislature V (1968–1972) and Legislature VI (1972–1976).[1]

Later he was elected Senator in Legislature VII (1976–1979), Legislature VIII (1979–1983), Legislature IX (1983–1987), Legislature X (1987–1992) and Legislature XI (1992–1994).[1]

He served as President of the Senate from May 12 to July 11, 1983.[2][3]

He died in Milan on June 1, 1996.[1][2]

Legacy

Following his death, in 1997 the International Vittorino Colombo Prize was established to honor individuals who contribute to the study and dissemination of authentic values that contribute to solidarity and collaboration among peoples.[3][6]

He was an important figure in Chinese-Italian relations,[4] he founded the Italian Chinese Institute and the Italy China Foundation, the latter of which he presided over.[2][7][8][9][10]

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Political offices
Preceded by Minister of Foreign Trade
1968–1969		 Succeeded by
Riccardo Misasi
Preceded by Minister of Merchant Navy
1969–1970		 Succeeded by
Salvatore Mannironi
Preceded by Minister of Health
1974		 Succeeded by
Antonino Pietro Gullotti
Preceded by Minister of Post and Telecommunications
1976–1978
Preceded by Minister of Transport
1978–1979		 Succeeded by
Luigi Preti
Preceded by Minister of Post and Telecommunications
1979–1980		 Succeeded by
Clelio Darida
Preceded by President of the Italian Senate
1983		 Succeeded by
Francesco Cossiga

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