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Nitto Francesco Palma

b. 1950

Italian politician

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About Nitto Francesco Palma

Born 1950. Nitto Francesco Palma is an Italian magistrate and politician.

Benedetto "Nitto" Francesco Palma (born 3 March 1950 in Rome) is an Italian politician and magistrate. From July to November 2011 he served as Minister of Justice in the Berlusconi fourth government.

Biography

He was Judge instructor in Vicenza until 1979; from 1979 to 1993 he was deputy Prosecutor of the Republic in Rome.

In 1994 he was deputy head of the cabinet of the Minister of Justice Alfredo Biondi. He was then deputy Prosecutor in the National Antimafia Directorate.

In 2001 he has been elected to the Chamber of Deputies in the uninominal constituency of Oderzo. From 2006 to 2018 he served instead as a Senator. In 2011 he was appointed Minister of Justice in place of Angelino Alfano, who became the Secretary of The People of Freedom.

In the 2018 general election he has not been re-elected.

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Important facts

Born
3 March 1950, Rome
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Magistrate, politician
Nationality
Italy, Italian people
Positions held
Italian Minister of Justice, Member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Republic, Member of the Senate of the Italian Republic
Also known as
Francesco Nitto Palma

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Nitto Francesco Palma?

Italian politician

When was Nitto Francesco Palma born?

Nitto Francesco Palma was born on 3 March 1950 in Rome.

What is Nitto Francesco Palma's occupation?

Nitto Francesco Palma is a magistrate and politician.

What nationality is Nitto Francesco Palma?

Nitto Francesco Palma is Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nitto Francesco Palma

· Wikidata: Q3342241

· DBpedia: Nitto Francesco Palma

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