Francesco Merloni
Italian engineer and politician (1925–2024)
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Francesco Merloni (17 September 1925 – 1 October 2024) was an Italian industrialist, engineer and politician who was a member of the Christian Democrats. He served as the minister of public works from 1992 to 1994. He chaired Merloni Termosanitari until 2011.
Carlo Azeglio Ciampi
Francesco Merloni | |
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| Minister of Public Works | |
| In office 28 June 1992 – 9 May 1994 | |
| Prime Minister | Giuliano Amato Carlo Azeglio Ciampi |
| Preceded by | Giovanni Prandini |
| Succeeded by | Roberto Maria Radice |
| Member of the Senate | |
| In office 25 May 1972 – 4 July 1976 | |
| In office 22 April 1992 – 14 April 1994 | |
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| In office 4 July 1976 – 22 April 1992 | |
| In office 9 May 1996 – 29 May 2001 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 September 1925 |
| Died | 1 October 2024 (aged 99) Fabriano, Italy |
| Party | |
| Spouse | Cecilia Lazzarini |
| Parent | Aristide Merloni (father) |
| Alma mater | University of Pisa |
Early life and education
Career
After graduation Merloni began his career in the family company, Merloni, in 1954 and worked there until 1972.[4] From 1972 to 1998 he was elected to the Italian senate.[2][4] He was a Christian Democrat senator until 1992.[2] He also served as a member of the Parliament.[1][3] In the elections of 1976, 1979, 1983 and 1987 he was elected deputy with the Christian Democrats.[4]
He was the public works minister in the cabinet led by Prime Minister Giuliano Amato from 28 June 1992 to 27 April 1993.[2][5] He retained his post in the next cabinet led by Prime Minister Carlo Azeglio Ciampi from 28 April 1993 to 9 May 1994.[2] In the general elections in 1996, he was elected to the Parliament with the Olive Tree Alliance.[4]
He led the Ariston Thermo Group until 2011.[1][6] He was the honorary chairman of the group.[3] In addition, he was the president of the Aristide Merloni Foundation, the national president of the UCID (Christian Union of Entrepreneurs and Managers) and vice president of AREL (Research and Legislation Agency).[3]
Personal life and death
Honours and awards
Merloni was awarded the Knight Grand Cross Order of Merit of the Italian Republic in 1994.[8] He was honored by Prix France Italie as best Italian entrepreneur of the year in France in 2003.[4]
