Silvio Berlusconi

Italy1994Forza Italia
CountryItaly
Year Assumed Office1994
OfficePrime Minister
AffiliationForza Italia

About Silvio Berlusconi

The media tycoon who served as Italian Prime Minister in four governments. Berlusconi owned television networks, football clubs, and publishing empires. His political career was marked by sex scandals, corruption trials, and bizarre gaffes. Despite numerous legal troubles, Berlusconi remained popular with many Italian voters. He was known for his bunga bunga parties and tanning habits. Berlusconi dominated Italian politics for two decades. He died in 2023 at age 86, still serving as a senator. His unique blend of media power and political populism influenced leaders worldwide.

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