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Giovanni “Gianni” Agnelli

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Giovanni “Gianni” Agnelli

Birth
Turin, Città Metropolitana di Torino, Piemonte, Italy
Death
24 Jan 2003 (aged 81)
Turin, Città Metropolitana di Torino, Piemonte, Italy
Burial
Villar Perosa, Città Metropolitana di Torino, Piemonte, Italy Add to Map
Plot
Agnelli's Family Chapel
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Businessman. Son of Eduardo Agnelli and Donna Virginia Bourbon del Monte, a half-American daughter of the Prince di San Faustino. Honorary chairman of FIAT, Agnelli was the most influential Italian business leader of the 20th century, building FIAT up from a small carmaker into a sprawling industrial and financial conglomerate. Agnelli's influence extended to the corridors of power in Rome where he was courted by politicians. In 1991 he was made a life senator to honor his role in developing Italy's economy.
Businessman. Son of Eduardo Agnelli and Donna Virginia Bourbon del Monte, a half-American daughter of the Prince di San Faustino. Honorary chairman of FIAT, Agnelli was the most influential Italian business leader of the 20th century, building FIAT up from a small carmaker into a sprawling industrial and financial conglomerate. Agnelli's influence extended to the corridors of power in Rome where he was courted by politicians. In 1991 he was made a life senator to honor his role in developing Italy's economy.

Bio by: MC



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  • Created by: MC
  • Added: Jun 10, 2004
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8897518/giovanni-agnelli: accessed ), memorial page for Giovanni “Gianni” Agnelli (12 Mar 1921–24 Jan 2003), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8897518, citing Cimitero di Villar Perosa, Villar Perosa, Città Metropolitana di Torino, Piemonte, Italy; Maintained by MC (contributor 12741719).