Eugenio Scalfari
Eugenio Scalfari (Italian: [euˈdʒɛːnjo ˈskalfari]; 6 April 1924 – 14 July 2022) was an Italian journalist. He was editor-in-chief of L'Espresso (1963–1968), a member of Parliament in Italy's Chamber of Deputies (1968–1972), and co-founder of La Repubblica and its editor-in-chief (1976–1996). He was known for his meetings and interviews with important figures, including Pope Francis, Enrico Berlinguer, Aldo Moro, Umberto Eco, Italo Calvino, and Roberto Benigni.
Eugenio Scalfari OMRI, LH | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| In office 5 June 1968 – 24 May 1972 | |
| Constituency | Turin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 April 1924 Civitavecchia, Italy |
| Died | 14 July 2022 (aged 98) Rome, Italy |
| Political party | PNF (1942–1943) PLI (1945–1955) PR (1955–1962) PSI (1962–1972) |
| Spouses | Simonetta De Benedetti
(m. 1950; died 2006)Serena Rossetti (m. 2008) |
| Children | Two daughters |
| Residence(s) | Velletri, Lazio, Italy |
| Alma mater | University of Genoa |
| Profession | Journalist Founder of La Repubblica |
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