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Filippo Maria Pandolfi
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Minister of Agriculture
In office
4 August 1983 – 13 April 1988
Prime Minister Bettino Craxi
Amintore Fanfani
Giovanni Goria
Preceded by Calogero Mannino
Succeeded by Calogero Mannino
Minister of Industry, Commerce and Crafts
In office
20 December 1980 – 28 June 1981
Prime Minister Arnaldo Forlani
Preceded by Antonio Bisaglia
Succeeded by Giovanni Marcora
In office
1 December 1982 – 4 August 1983
Prime Minister Amintore Fanfani
Preceded by Giovanni Marcora
Succeeded by Renato Altissimo
Minister of Treasury
In office
13 March 1978 – 18 October 1980
Prime Minister Giulio Andreotti
Francesco Cossiga
Preceded by Gaetano Stammati
Succeeded by Beniamino Andreatta
Minister of Finance
In office
30 July 1976 – 13 March 1978
Prime Minister Giulio Andreotti
Preceded by Gaetano Stammati
Succeeded by Franco Maria Malfatti
Member of the Chamber of Deputies
In office
5 June 1968 – 19 December 1988
Personal details
Born (1927-11-01)1 November 1927
Bergamo, Italy
Died 21 March 2025(2025-03-21) (aged 97)
Bergamo, Italy
Political party Christian Democracy
Alma mater Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Occupation Manager

Filippo Maria Pandolfi (born November 1, 1927 – died March 21, 2025) was an important Italian politician. He served as a minister in the Italian government and later became a European commissioner. This means he held significant roles both in his home country and in the wider European Union.

Who Was Filippo Maria Pandolfi?

Filippo Maria Pandolfi was born in Bergamo, Italy. He grew up to become a manager before entering the world of politics. He was a member of the Christian Democracy political party.

Early Life and Education

Pandolfi studied at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. This university is known for its strong academic programs. His education helped prepare him for a long career in public service.

Working for Italy: A Government Career

Filippo Maria Pandolfi had a long and busy career in the Italian government. He was a Member of the Chamber of Deputies for many years, starting in 1968. This is similar to being a member of parliament.

He also held several important jobs as a minister:

  • He was the Minister of Finance from 1976 to 1978. This role involved managing Italy's money and taxes.
  • Next, he became the Minister of Treasury from 1978 to 1980. This job also dealt with the country's finances.
  • He served as the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Crafts twice, helping with Italy's businesses and trade.
  • Finally, he was the Minister of Agriculture from 1983 to 1988. In this role, he worked on issues related to farming and food.

A Role in Europe: European Commissioner

After his time as a minister in Italy, Pandolfi took on an important role in Europe. From 1989 to 1993, he was a European commissioner. This means he was part of the Delors Commission, which is like the executive branch of the European Union.

His specific job was to oversee Research and Development. This involved helping to guide new scientific discoveries and technological advancements across Europe. It was a big job that helped shape the future of technology and science in many countries.

Later Life and Legacy

Filippo Maria Pandolfi passed away in his hometown of Bergamo on March 21, 2025, at the age of 97. He is remembered for his many years of service to Italy and to Europe. His work helped improve different parts of Italian society and contributed to European cooperation in science and technology.

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