Maria Lea Pedini-Angelini facts for kids
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Maria Lea Pedini
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| Captain Regent of San Marino | |
| In office 1 April 1981 – 1 October 1981 Served with Gastone Pasolini |
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| Preceded by | Giancarlo Berardi Rossano Zafferani |
| Succeeded by | Mario Rossi Ubaldo Biordi |
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| Born | 15 July 1954 |
| Political party | Christian Democratic Party |
Maria Lea Pedini-Angelini, born on July 15, 1954, is an important figure from San Marino. She made history by becoming the first woman to serve as a Captain Regent of San Marino. This is like being one of the two leaders of the country. She held this important role from April 1, 1981, to October 1, 1981.
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A Trailblazing Leader
Maria Lea Pedini-Angelini was born in 1954. When she became Captain Regent in 1981, she was only 26 years old. This made her the youngest non-royal leader of a country in Europe since the year 1900. She shared her term as Captain Regent with Gastone Pasolini.
What is a Captain Regent?
San Marino has a very old and unique system of government. Instead of one president or prime minister, they have two leaders called Captains Regent. These two leaders serve together for a short period, usually six months. This system helps ensure that power is shared and no single person has too much control.
After Her Time as Captain Regent
After her time as Captain Regent, Maria Lea Pedini-Angelini continued to serve her country. She worked as a Director in the Ministry of Government and Foreign Affairs. This role involved helping to manage the country's internal affairs and its relationships with other nations.
She also became an Ambassador for San Marino. An ambassador represents their country in other nations. Maria Lea Pedini-Angelini served as a non-resident Ambassador to several countries. These included France, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Hungary. A non-resident ambassador means she represented San Marino in these countries without living there full-time.
Special Recognitions
Maria Lea Pedini-Angelini has received special honors for her service. These awards recognize her contributions and achievements.
- Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (Italy, 1998)
- Legion of Honour (France, 2004)
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In Spanish: Maria Lea Pedini Angelini para niños
