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Salvatore Corallo
Salvatore Corallo

Salvatore Corallo was an Italian politician born in Syracuse, Sicily, on October 11, 1928. He was a member of the Communist Party, a major political group in Italy. Corallo played an important part in the government of Sicily and later in the national Italian government. He passed away in Syracuse on May 4, 2019, at the age of 90.

Who Was Salvatore Corallo?

Salvatore Corallo was a well-known Italian politician. He was born in Syracuse, Sicily, a city on the island of Sicily. Corallo was a member of the Communist Party, which was one of the main political groups in Italy at the time. He dedicated many years of his life to public service, working to represent the people of Sicily and Italy.

Starting His Political Journey

Corallo began his political career in 1959. He became a member of the Sicilian Regional Assembly. This assembly is like a local parliament for the region of Sicily. It makes laws and decisions specifically for the island. Being a part of this assembly was his first big step in government.

Leading the Sicilian Government

Just two years after joining the assembly, Salvatore Corallo took on an even bigger role. From June to September 1961, he served as the President of Sicily. This position is like being the leader of the regional government for the entire island. It was a very important job, even though he held it for a short time.

Serving in the Italian Parliament

After his time leading Sicily, Corallo continued his work in national politics. He became a member of the Chamber of Deputies from 1976 to 1979. The Chamber of Deputies is one of the two main parts of the Italian national parliament, similar to the House of Representatives in some other countries.

Later, from 1979 to 1983, he served as a Senator. The Senate is the other main part of the Italian parliament. As a Senator, he helped make laws and decisions for all of Italy.

Later Years and Legacy

Salvatore Corallo lived a long life dedicated to public service. He passed away in his hometown of Syracuse on May 4, 2019, at the age of 90. His career showed a commitment to serving the people of Sicily and Italy through various important political roles.

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