Enzo Ghigo (born 24 February 1953) is an Italian politician, former President of Piedmont from 1995 to 2005.
Enzo Ghigo | |
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| President of Piedmont | |
| In office 12 June 1995 – 27 April 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Gian Paolo Brizio |
| Succeeded by | Mercedes Bresso |
| Member of the Senate | |
| In office 28 April 2006 – 14 March 2013 | |
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| In office 15 April 1994 – 13 July 1995 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Enzo Giorgio Secondo Ghigo 24 February 1953 Turin, Italy |
| Political party | Forza Italia (1994-2009) PdL (2009-2013) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Biography
editA manager of the Publitalia-Fininvest group, whose owner was Silvio Berlusconi, Ghigo entered politics in December 1993, becoming the promoter of Forza Italia in Piedmont.[1] Elected to the Chamber of Deputies in 1994, Ghigo was elected President of Piedmont in 1995, leading a center-right coalition.[2]
In 2000, Ghigo was re-elected Governor, defeating The Olive Tree candidate Livia Turco,[3] and remained at the head of his region until 2005, when, seeking a third term, he was defeated by The Union candidate Mercedes Bresso.[4]
In 2006, Ghigo refused the offer to run for Mayor of Turin, and was instead elected Senator for Forza Italia in Piedmont[5] and held his seat until 2013.
Honours and awards
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Italy: Grand Cross Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (28 May 2002)- Italy: Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (27 December 1996)
References
edit- ^ "Ghigo 'il piazzista' a caccia di leghisti". La Repubblica. 10 January 1995. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
- ^ "Torino, alla conquista dei voti del Carroccio". La Repubblica. 4 May 1995. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
- ^ "Ghigo fa il pieno di voti e la Turco accusa la Bonino". La Repubblica. 17 April 2000. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
- ^ "Dopo dieci anni di opposizione, il centrosinistra vince in Piemonte". La Repubblica. 4 April 2005. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
- ^ "Ghigo trascina 12 senatori, per l'Unione solo 9 eletti". La Repubblica. 11 April 2006. Retrieved 22 October 2018.