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Piero Luigi Vigna

1933 – 2012

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About Piero Luigi Vigna

Lived 1933 – 2012 (aged 79). Piero Luigi Vigna was an Italian magistrate, judge and politician.

Piero Luigi Vigna (1 August 1933 - 28 September 2012) was an Italian magistrate. From 1997 to 2005 he was Chief of the (National Antimafia Prosecution Office).

Biography He was born at Borgo San Lorenzo and became a magistrate in 1959. He was initially pretore in Florence and Milan, returning to his native city's prosecution office in 1965. In 1991 he became Chief Prosecutor: his investigations included those on right-wing terrorism, the Train 904 bombing and the so-called Monster of Florence, as well as on the presence of mafia in Tuscany. From 1992, he also acted as district antimafia prosecutor.

On 14 January 1997, Vigna was appointed National Antimafia Prosecutor, a position he held until reaching retirement age in 2005. He was succeeded by Piero Grasso. Until his death he remained honorary president of , an Italian magistrates' association.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
University of Florence
Positions held
National anti-mafia and anti-terrorism prosecutor
Awards
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Also known as
Pierluigi Vigna

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Piero Luigi Vigna?

judge (1933–2012)

When was Piero Luigi Vigna born?

Piero Luigi Vigna was born on 1 August 1933 in Borgo San Lorenzo.

When did Piero Luigi Vigna die?

Piero Luigi Vigna died on 28 September 2012 in Sesto Fiorentino.

What was Piero Luigi Vigna's occupation?

Piero Luigi Vigna was a magistrate, judge and politician.

What nationality was Piero Luigi Vigna?

Piero Luigi Vigna was Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Piero Luigi Vigna

· Wikidata: Q3902916

· DBpedia: Pierluigi Vigna

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