Domenico Corcione
| Domenico Corcione | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Defense | |
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In office 17 January 1995 – 17 May 1996 | |
| Prime Minister | Lamberto Dini |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
20 April 1929 Torino |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Political party | Independent |
| Alma mater | Modena Military Academy |
Domenico Corcione (born 20 April 1929) is a former Italian military staff and defense minister of Italy.
Early life and education
Corcione was born in Torino on 20 April 1929.[1] He entered military academy in Modena in 1950 and graduated in 1952.[1]
Career
Corcione was a general and served as the chief of the defence staff.[2] Then he was appointed defense minister, being the first military figure to hold the post in the history of the Italian Republic.[2][3] He was appointed to the post on 17 January 1995 and served in the cabinet led by the then prime minister Lamberto Dini until 17 May 1996.[1][4][5]
References
- 1 2 3 "Generale C.A. Domenico Corcione". Ministry of Defense. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
- 1 2 Labanca, Nicola (January 2011). "Defense policy in the Republic of Italy: Frames and issues" (PDF). UNISCI Discussion Papers (25). Retrieved 2 June 2013.
- ↑ Kington, Tom (21 November 2011). "Finmeccanica, Italy Work To Shed Debt". Defense News. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
- ↑ Wakin, Daniel J. (17 January 1995). "Dini presents cabinet". AP (Rome). Retrieved 2 June 2013.
- ↑ Mario Caciagli; David I. Kertser (1996). Italian Politics: The Stalled Transition. Bouldor, CO: Westview Press. Retrieved 1 September 2013. – via Questia (subscription required)
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