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Memorial Page for Francesco Cossiga

Jul 26, 1928 – Aug 17, 2010(82 years)Died in:Rome, Lazio

8th President of Italy

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Emoria lights a memorial candle in remembrance of Francesco Cossiga.

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August 17th, 2026

Emoria lights a memorial candle for Francesco Cossiga's birthday.

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July 26th, 2026

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Biography

Birthplace

Sassari, Sardinia

Place of Death

Rome, Lazio

Nationality

Italy

Religion

Catholicism

Burial Place

Cimitero di Sassari

Occupation(3)

politicianjuristuniversity teacher

Awards(6)

Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak CrownGrand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian RepublicGrand Cross of the Order of the DannebrogGrand Collar of the Order of the Southern CrossCommander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta

Spouse(1)

Giuseppa Sigurani

Education(3)

Liceo classico Domenico Alberto AzuniUniversity of SassariCatholic University of the Sacred Heart

Francesco Cossiga (* July 26, 1928 in Sassari; † August 17, 2010 in Rome) was a 8th President of Italy. He was 82 years old. He was married to Giuseppa Sigurani. His education included Liceo classico Domenico Alberto Azuni, University of Sassari and Catholic University of the Sacred Heart. His faith was Catholicism. He received 6 awards, including Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown, Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. He was buried at Cimitero di Sassari.

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Born in Sassari, Sardinia

1928

University of Sassari

1951

until 1974

Married Giuseppa Sigurani

1960

until 1998

Died in Rome, Lazio

2010

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Francesco Cossiga. Forever remembered.