Edgardo Sogno

Count Edgardo Pietro Andrea Sogno Rata del Vallino di Ponzone OMRI (29 December 1915 5 August 2000) was an Italian diplomat, partisan and political figure. He was born in an aristocratic family from Piedmont.

Edgardo Sogno del Vallino di Ponzone
OMRI
Member of the National Council
In office
25 September 1945  24 June 1946
Parliamentary groupItalian Liberal Party
Personal details
Born(1915-12-29)29 December 1915
Camandona, Piedmont, Italy
Died5 August 2000(2000-08-05) (aged 84)
Turin, Piedmont, Italy
Political partyPLI (1946–1956)
Independent (1956–1996)
AN (1996–2000)
SpouseAnna Arborio Mella
ChildrenSofia, Nanina
Residence(s)Tourin, Italy
Alma mater
  • Polytechnic University of Turin
  • NATO Defense College
ProfessionDiplomat
Military
Civilian awards Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (Grand Officer - Grande Ufficiale) (OMRI)
Signature
Nickname(s)Franco Franchi, "Eddy"
Military service
Allegiance Kingdom of Italy
Branch/service Royal Italian Army
Years of service1933–1945
Rank Leutnant
Unit3rd Cavalry Division Amedeo Duca d'Aosta
Battles/warsSpanish Civil War
Italian Campaign
Italian Civil War
Military awards
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