Luciano Gasperini facts for kids
Luciano Gasperini was born in Lonigo, Italy, on June 15, 1935. He is an Italian politician who supports the idea of greater independence for the Veneto region, which is a part of Italy. This idea is sometimes called "Venetism."
Early Political Career
Luciano Gasperini became a senator for a political group called the Northern League–Venetian League. He served as a senator from 1996 to 2001. A senator is a person elected to represent their region in the national parliament, helping to make laws for the country. From 1999 to 2000, he was also the leader of his party's group in the Senate.
Running for President
In 1999, Luciano Gasperini was chosen by the Northern League to be their candidate for the President of Italy. The President of Italy is the head of state, a very important role that represents the country.
Local and National Roles
Gasperini also ran for Mayor of Padua in both 1999 and 2004. The Mayor is the main leader of a city. From 2002 to 2005, he was the national president of his political party. Later, from 2004 to 2006, he worked as an Undersecretary for regional affairs. This role meant he helped manage matters related to Italy's different regions as part of the government led by Silvio Berlusconi.
