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Nicolas Alfonsi
Senate of France
In office
2 December 2001 – 30 September 2014
Preceded by Louis-Ferdinand de Rocca Serra
Succeeded by Jean-Jacques Panunzi
Constituency Corse-du-Sud
Member of the European Parliament
In office
1 September 1981 – 23 July 1984
Deputy of National Assembly
In office
2 July 1981 – 14 May 1988
Constituency Corse-du-Sud
Deputy of National Assembly
In office
2 April 1973 – 2 April 1978
Constituency 1st of Corse-du-Sud
Member of the Departmental Council of Corse-du-Sud
In office
1 January 1962 – 29 March 2015
Constituency Canton des Deux-Sevi [fr]
Mayor of Piana, Corsica
In office
1 January 1962 – 18 March 2001
Preceded by Jean Alfonsi
Succeeded by Pascaline Castellani
Personal details
Born (1936-04-13)13 April 1936
Cargèse, Corsica, France
Died 16 March 2020(2020-03-16) (aged 83)
Ajaccio, Corsica, France
Cause of death COVID-19
Political party Radical Party of the Left

Nicolas Alfonsi (born April 13, 1936 – died March 16, 2020) was a French politician. He was known for representing the area of Corse-du-Sud in the Senate of France. He was also a lawyer by profession.

About Nicolas Alfonsi

Nicolas Alfonsi was born in a town called Cargèse on the island of Corsica, France. He chose a career in law and became a lawyer. He was a member of a political group called the Radical Party of the Left. Alfonsi passed away on March 16, 2020, due to COVID-19.

His Political Journey

Nicolas Alfonsi dedicated many years to public service. He held several important positions throughout his life. These roles allowed him to help people at local, national, and even European levels.

Serving in the French Parliament

Alfonsi was a member of the French Parliament. He served in the National Assembly twice. This is where laws are debated and voted on in France. He was a Deputy from 1973 to 1978 and again from 1981 to 1988.

Later, he became a Senator in the Senate of France. Senators represent different regions of France. He served as a Senator for Corse-du-Sud from 2001 to 2014.

Representing France in Europe

Nicolas Alfonsi also worked at a European level. He was a Member of the European Parliament from 1981 to 1984. This role meant he helped make decisions that affected many countries in Europe.

Helping His Local Community

Beyond national and European politics, Alfonsi was very active in his home region. He served as the Mayor of Piana, a town in Corsica, for many years. He was mayor from 1962 until 2001.

He was also a member of the Departmental Council of Corse-du-Sud. This council helps manage local affairs in the department. He held this position for a very long time, from 1962 to 2015.

Awards and Recognition

Nicolas Alfonsi received a special award for his service.

  • Legion Honneur Chevalier ribbon.svg He was made a Knight of the Legion of Honour in 2015. This is one of the highest awards given by the French government.

See also

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