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Lorenzo Natali
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| European Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development and European for Enlargement | |
| In office 1985–1989 |
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| President | Jacques Delors |
| Preceded by | Edgard Pisani (Development) Himself (Enlargement) |
| Succeeded by | Manuel Marín |
| European Commissioner for Mediterranean Policies, Enlargement and Information | |
| In office 1981–1985 |
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| President | Gaston Thorn |
| Preceded by | Himself (Enlargement) |
| Succeeded by | Himself (Enlargement) Claude Cheysson (Mediterranean Policies) |
| European Commissioner for Energy, for the Environment and for Enlargement | |
| In office 25 June 1968 – 13 December 1968 |
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| President | Roy Jenkins |
| Preceded by | Henri François Simonet (Energy) Carlo Scarascia-Mugnozza (Environment) |
| Succeeded by | Himself (Environment) Étienne Davignon (Energy) Karl-Heinz Narjes (Environment) |
| Minister of Merchant Navy | |
| In office 1966–1968 |
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| Prime Minister | Aldo Moro |
| Preceded by | Giovanni Spagnolli |
| Succeeded by | Giovanni Spagnolli |
| Minister of Public Works | |
| In office 1968–1968 |
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| Prime Minister | Giovanni Leone |
| Preceded by | Giacomo Mancini |
| Succeeded by | Giacomo Mancini |
| In office 1969–1970 |
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| Prime Minister | Mariano Rumor |
| Preceded by | Giacomo Mancini |
| Succeeded by | Salvatore Lauricella |
| Minister of Tourism and Entertainment | |
| In office 1968–1969 |
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| Prime Minister | Mariano Rumor |
| Preceded by | Domenico Magrì |
| Succeeded by | Giovanni Battista Scaglia |
| Minister of Agriculture | |
| In office 1970–1973 |
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| Prime Minister | Mariano Rumor Emilio Colombo Giulio Andreotti |
| Preceded by | Giacomo Sedati |
| Succeeded by | Mario Ferrari Aggradi |
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| In office 1948–1977 |
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| Constituency | L'Aquila |
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| Born | 2 October 1922 Florence, Italy |
| Died | 29 August 1989 (aged 66) Rome, Italy |
| Political party | Christian Democracy |
| Alma mater | University of Florence |
Lorenzo Natali Pierucci Bondicchi (1922–1989) was an important Italian politician. He was a member of the Christian Democracy party. From 1977 to 1989, he served as a European Commissioner, which is like a minister for the whole of Europe.
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Early Life and Education
Lorenzo Natali was born in Florence, Italy, in 1922. His parents came from a town called Colle di Buggiano. His mother was from a noble family, and his father was a doctor.
When Lorenzo was three years old, his family moved to Abruzzo, a region in Italy. He grew up in the city of L'Aquila. Sadly, his mother passed away when he was only seven years old.
Lorenzo was very close to his father, who was against the fascist government at the time. He finished high school in L'Aquila. Later, he moved to Colle di Buggiano and studied law at the University of Florence. After he graduated, he became a lawyer.
Fighting in World War II
During Second World War, Lorenzo Natali helped lead Catholic youth groups in L'Aquila. He volunteered to join the Italian Liberation Corps. This group fought against the Nazi-fascists.
He was part of the fighting from June to July 1944. He was wounded in battle on July 17, 1944. For his bravery, he received the Cross for Military Valor in April 1945.
Becoming a Politician
After the war, Lorenzo Natali began his political career. In 1955, he became an Undersecretary. This role helped him work closely with the Prime Minister. He even helped sign the Treaty of Rome in 1957. This treaty was very important because it created the European Economic Community, which later became the European Union.
He held several other important roles in the Italian government. He was an undersecretary for finance and treasury. In 1966, he became a minister for the first time. He served as the Minister of Merchant Marine.
Later, he was the Minister of Public Works. He also served as the Minister of Tourism and Entertainment. From 1970, he was the Minister of Agriculture for several years.
Working for Europe
Lorenzo Natali became a European Commissioner in 1977. This was a very important job. He served as the Vice-President of the European Commission. He was in charge of areas like Enlargement, Environment, and Nuclear Safety.
From 1981 to 1985, he was Vice-President again. This time, he focused on Mediterranean Policy, Enlargement, and Information. His work helped countries around the Mediterranean Sea.
His last role as a European Commissioner was from 1985 to 1989. He was still a Vice-President. He managed Cooperation, Development Affairs, and Enlargement. This meant he helped countries outside of Europe develop and grow. He also worked on adding new countries to the European community.
Legacy
Lorenzo Natali passed away in 1989. To honor his work, the European Commission created a special award. It is called the Lorenzo Natali Media Prize. This prize is given every year to journalists. It recognizes their work in reporting on development and human rights.
See also
In Spanish: Lorenzo Natali para niños
