Luigi Granelli

Luigi Granelli (March 1, 1929 – December 1, 1999) was an Italian politician who served in different government posts. He was a member of the Christian Democracy (DC) between 1945 and 1994 and one of the "third generation" leaders of the Christian Democrats. He obtained a professional school diploma. In the 12th Congress of the DC in 1973 the members of this faction comprised 10.8% of the DC members.

Granelli was elected city councilor in Milan in 1965.

In July 1983 Granelli was appointed minister for scientific and technological research which he held until July 1987 in three successive cabinets which were led by Prime Minister Bettino Craxi for two times and by Prime Minister Amintore Fanfani. This group also included other DC politicians such as Giorgio La Pira and Amintore Fanfani. They had a son who was born in 1960. He died on 1 December 1999 at the age of 70.