Valentino Castellani
Valentino Castellani (born 19 March 1940) was the independent Mayor of Turin, Italy, from 24 June 1993 to 1 June 2001.
Valentino Castellani | |
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 Castellani with his predecessor Giovanna Cattaneo Incisa. | |
| Mayor of Turin | |
| In office 24 June 1993 – 1 June 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Giovanna Cattaneo Incisa |
| Succeeded by | Sergio Chiamparino |
| President of the Turin Organizing Committee for the XX Olympic Winter Games | |
| In office 1999–2006 | |
| Leader | Juan Antonio Samaranch (1999–2001) Jacques Rogge (2001–06) |
| Preceded by | Mitt Romney |
| Succeeded by | John Furlong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 March 1940 Varmo, Italy |
| Political party | Centre-left independent |
| Alma mater | Polytechnic University of Turin |
He is also a noted university professor and alumni of the Polytechnic University of Turin. He is the author of some 70 scientific publications, some of which deal with the theory of transmission and coding applied to satellites and mobile communication. From 1999 to 2006 he was President of the Turin Organizing Committee, the organizing committee of the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin.[1]
He has lived in Turin for over forty years, is married and has three children.
References
- Zinser, Lynn (2 November 2005). "Progress Pleases Organizers In Turin". The New York Times. Retrieved 3 February 2011.
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President of the Organizing Committee for Winter Olympic Games 2006 |
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| Preceded by Giovanna Cattaneo Incisa |
Mayor of Turin 1993-2001 |
Succeeded by Sergio Chiamparino |
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