General Claudio Graziano, President of Fincantieri and former Chief of Defense Staff, found dead in his home in Rome
Shocking news has spread in Italy in recent hours and has shocked many. Claudio Graziano, the Italian General and president of Fincantieri, has died at the age of 70. The former Chief of Defense Staff and president of the European Union Military Committee was apparently found lifeless this morning in the bedroom of his home in Rome. Just a year ago he lost his wife Marisa Lanucara.
A very serious loss has struck the Italian Army and the entire country. In these hours, in fact, the news of the death of General Claudio Graziano, which presumably occurred this night, has spread in his home in Rome.
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Born in Turin on 22 November 1953, Graziano attended the Military Academy of Modena from 1972 to 1974, thus beginning a career of the highest caliber in the world of the Army. From February 2015 until November 2018 he held the position of Chief of Defense Staffwhile from November 2017 to May 2022 it was President of the Military Committee of the European Union. He was currently President of Assonave (National Association of the shipbuilding industry) and of Fincantierione of the most important companies operating in the shipbuilding sector in the world.
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A year ago he suffered the grave loss of the death of his beloved wife, Marisa Lanucaro. The causes of death, according to what has emerged so far, could be traced back to a extreme autonomous gesture. in fact, a weapon and a note were found on the bed next to his body.
Messages of condolence have arrived from many important personalities in the world of politics. Everyone is in disbelief at a tragedy that has struck such an esteemed and appreciated man. The Foreign Minister Antonio Tajanion X he wrote:
The passing of General Claudio Graziano leaves me speechless. He was a friend and was an extraordinary officer who brought honor to Italy even in his European roles. May a prayer accompany him on the journey to reach his bride.
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