Stefano Siglienti

Stefano Siglienti (1898 – 1971) was an Italian banker and politician who served as the minister of finance from 18 June until 12 December 1944. He held several banking posts until his death.

Early life and education Hailed from an intellectual bourgeois family, Siglienti was born in Sassari on 17 January 1898 to Alberto Siglienti, a lawyer, and Francesca Conti. He took part in World War I as a second lieutenant and was decorated by the King of Italy in July 1918 due to his activities in the war. In 1923, he began to work at the Sardinian Land Bank of which he became deputy director general in 1945.

Personal life and death Siglienti married Ines Berlinguer, sister of politician Mario Berlinguer, in September 1924. Lina, Laura, and Francesca. Siglienti died in Rome on 5 April 1971.