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Altero Matteoli
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| Minister of Infrastructure and Transport | |
| In office 7 May 2008 – 16 November 2011 |
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| Prime Minister | Silvio Berlusconi |
| Preceded by | Antonio Di Pietro (as Minister of infrastructures) Alessandro Bianchi (as Minister of transports) |
| Succeeded by | Corrado Passera |
| Minister of the Environment | |
| In office 10 June 2001 – 17 May 2006 |
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| Prime Minister | Silvio Berlusconi |
| Preceded by | Willer Bordon |
| Succeeded by | Alfonso Pecoraro Scanio |
| In office 11 May 1994 – 17 January 1995 |
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| Prime Minister | Silvio Berlusconi |
| Preceded by | Valdo Spini |
| Succeeded by | Paolo Baratta |
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| Born | 8 September 1940 Cecina, Tuscany |
| Died | 18 December 2017 (aged 77) Capalbio, Tuscany |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Political party | Italian Social Movement (1983–1995) National Alliance (1995–2008) The People of Freedom (2008–2013) Forza Italia (2013–2017) |
Altero Matteoli (born September 8, 1940 – died December 18, 2017) was an important Italian politician. He was born in a town called Cecina, located in the beautiful region of Tuscany.
Matteoli spent many years working in public service. He was a member of different political parties throughout his career, including Forza Italia. He held several big jobs in the Italian government.
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Altero Matteoli: A Public Servant
Altero Matteoli dedicated much of his life to serving the people of Italy. He worked in various important roles, helping to shape the country's future. His career showed how someone can move from local politics to national leadership.
Early Life and Political Journey
Altero Matteoli began his life in Cecina, Tuscany. From a young age, he was interested in how the country was run. He decided to get involved in politics to make a difference. This led him to join different political groups over the years.
Serving as a Minister
One of Matteoli's most important jobs was being a Minister. A minister is like a top leader in a specific part of the government. They are in charge of a whole department.
- Minister of Environment: From June 2001 to May 2006, Altero Matteoli was the Minister of Environment. In this role, he was responsible for protecting Italy's natural places. He worked on issues like pollution, conservation, and making sure the country's environment stayed healthy.
- Minister of Infrastructure and Transport: Later, from May 2008 to November 2011, he became the Minister of Infrastructures and Transport. This job meant he oversaw things like roads, bridges, railways, and ports. He helped make sure people and goods could travel easily and safely across Italy.
Mayor of Orbetello
Besides his national roles, Altero Matteoli also served his local community. He was the Mayor of Orbetello, a town in Tuscany. He held this position from May 29, 2006, to May 16, 2011. As mayor, he was responsible for the daily running of the town. He worked on local issues that directly affected the people living there.
His Time in the Senate
Altero Matteoli was also a member of the Senate of the Republic. The Senate is one of the two main parts of the Italian Parliament. It's where laws are discussed and voted on. Being a Senator meant he helped create and approve laws for the whole country. He represented the people and their interests in the national government.
Remembering Altero Matteoli
Altero Matteoli passed away on December 18, 2017. He was 77 years old. He died in a car accident in Capalbio, which is also in Tuscany. He is remembered for his long career in Italian politics and his dedication to public service.
