Vincenzo De Luca
Italian politician (born 1949) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Vincenzo De Luca (born 8 May 1949) is an Italian politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he has been serving as president of Campania since 18 June 2015.[1] De Luca also served as mayor of Salerno for more than 17 years, becoming one of the longest serving mayors in Italy.[2][3]
Quick Facts 15th President of Campania, Preceded by ...
Vincenzo De Luca | |
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15th President of Campania | |
Assumed office 18 June 2015 | |
Preceded by | Stefano Caldoro |
Mayor of Salerno | |
In office 15 June 2006 – 3 February 2015 | |
Preceded by | Mario De Biase |
Succeeded by | Vincenzo Napoli |
In office 6 December 1993 – 15 May 2001 | |
Preceded by | Mario Laurino |
Succeeded by | Mario De Biase |
In office 22 May 1993 – 2 July 1993 | |
Preceded by | Vincenzo Giordano |
Succeeded by | Antonio Lattarulo |
Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transportation | |
In office 2 may 2013 – 22 February 2014 | |
Preceded by | Mario Ciaccia |
Succeeded by | Riccardo Nencini |
Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
In office 30 May 2001 – 28 April 2008 | |
Constituency | Campania 2 |
Personal details | |
Born | (1949-05-08) 8 May 1949 (age 74) Ruvo del Monte, Italy |
Political party | PCI (before 1991) PDS (1991–1998) DS (1998–2007) PD (since 2007) |
Height | 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) |
Spouse |
Rosa Zampetti
(m. 1979; div. 2008) |
Domestic partner | Maria Maddalena Cantisani |
Children | 2 |
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De Luca has often been described as a populist politician and became known for his controversial statements.[4][5] He is nicknamed Lo Sceriffo ("The Sheriff"), due to his outspokenly impetuous and strong government style,[6] and also Don Vicienzo.[7]