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Many interesting politicians from Tuscany have characterized the Italian political scene from the time of the country’s unification to the present day. If we take a look at the last 150 years of history, we’ll find various figures that made their mark on society. We can start by mentioning Bettino Ricasoli, also known as the ‘Iron Baron’. Because the House of Ricasoli proved more ancient than that of the Savoy, the former gave himself airs before Vittorio Emanuele II, the king of Italy himself. Looking at more contemporary history, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi was also Tuscan-born; he is considered one of the most well-loved presidents who ever served the Italian Republic.
Amidst a wide range of figures, we can’t neglect to mention Sidney Sonnino whom history recalls as Giolitti’s prime opponent. He was a key figure when it came to pushing for Italy’s participation in World War I in 1915. There are also myriad Christian Democrat ministers and prime ministers such as Amintore Fanfani, a politician from Arezzo who was elected President of the Council six times. A driving force behind the DC party for more than 30 years, he defined the structure and platform of this large Catholic party. Another politician from by-gone times—whom the majority of Tuscan’s viewed at the epitome of cowardice—was Fabrizio Maramaldo, the troubled leader who went to Valdinievole in the days following Ferrucci’s defeat in the Battle of Gavinana. He was anxious to possess the recompense the Pope had promised!
Amidst a wide range of figures, we can’t neglect to mention Sidney Sonnino whom history recalls as Giolitti’s prime opponent. He was a key figure when it came to pushing for Italy’s participation in World War I in 1915. There are also myriad Christian Democrat ministers and prime ministers such as Amintore Fanfani, a politician from Arezzo who was elected President of the Council six times. A driving force behind the DC party for more than 30 years, he defined the structure and platform of this large Catholic party. Another politician from by-gone times—whom the majority of Tuscan’s viewed at the epitome of cowardice—was Fabrizio Maramaldo, the troubled leader who went to Valdinievole in the days following Ferrucci’s defeat in the Battle of Gavinana. He was anxious to possess the recompense the Pope had promised!
