Oscar Luigi Scalfaro 1918 – 2012

Biography

Oscar Luigi Scalfaro was born on September 9, 1918, in Novara, a city in the Piedmont region of northern Italy. He went on to become the ninth President of Italy, serving his nation with distinction during a significant period in Italian history. Throughout his life, Scalfaro remained connected to his Piedmont roots, embodying the values and character of his birthplace.

Scalfaro’s long life spanned most of the twentieth century, witnessing and helping to shape Italy through periods of profound change and development. His role as President placed him at the center of Italian political and national life, where he worked to uphold the constitution and serve as a unifying figure for his country. His journey from Novara to the highest office in the land reflected both personal achievement and public service.

On January 29, 2012, Scalfaro passed away in Rome at the age of 93. His remains were laid to rest in the cemetery of Cameri, returning him to the Piedmont region where his life had begun nearly a century earlier. Oscar Luigi Scalfaro left behind a legacy of dedicated public service and remains remembered as an important figure in modern Italian history.