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Vincenzo Bettiza
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Enzo Bettiza
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| Born | 7 July 1927 |
| Died | 28 July 2017 (aged 90) |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Occupation | Novelist Journalist Politician |
Vincenzo Bettiza (born June 7, 1927 – died July 28, 2017) was an Italian writer, journalist, and politician. He was born in Yugoslavia, in a region called Dalmatia.
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About Vincenzo Bettiza
Vincenzo Bettiza was born in 1927 in Split, a city in Dalmatia. At that time, Dalmatia was part of Yugoslavia. His family was wealthy and owned a large cement factory. His mother's family came from the Croatian island of Brač.
Early Life and War
When Vincenzo was a teenager, World War II began. In 1941, parts of Yugoslavia were taken over by other countries. During this time, Vincenzo's father helped many Croatian people. He even helped some get out of prison. Vincenzo himself showed he was against the occupation.
After the war ended in 1945, Vincenzo moved to Gorizia, a city in Italy. He was 18 years old. Later, he moved to Trieste and then to Milan. He often said he felt like an "exiled" person because he had left his home.
A Career in Journalism
Vincenzo Bettiza became a very important journalist. He wrote for many Italian newspapers and wrote many books. He was especially interested in countries in Eastern Europe and the Balkans, including his home region of Yugoslavia.
From 1957 to 1965, he worked as a foreign correspondent for the newspaper La Stampa. This meant he reported from other countries, first from Vienna and then from Moscow. Later, he worked for another big newspaper called Corriere della Sera for ten years.
In 1974, he helped start a new newspaper in Milan called il Giornale nuovo. He was a co-director there until 1983.
A Career in Politics
Besides being a journalist, Vincenzo Bettiza also became a politician. Starting in 1976, he was a member of the Italian Senate. This is like being a senator in the Italian government.
He also served in the European Parliament. This is a group that helps make laws for many countries in Europe. He lived in Rome with his family.
His Books and Legacy
Vincenzo Bettiza wrote many books. His most famous novel is I fantasmi di Mosca, which means Phantoms of Moscow. It is known as one of the longest novels ever written in the Italian language.
Vincenzo Bettiza passed away on July 28, 2017, when he was 90 years old.
Awards and Honors
Vincenzo Bettiza received several awards for his work.
- The President of Croatia, Stipe Mesić, gave him an award called "Red Danice hrvatske s likom Marka Marulića". This award was suggested by journalists from Split, his hometown.
- He was also honored in Italy as a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic in 2003. This is a very high honor in Italy.
