Mario Scelba
Prime Minister of Italy
Died when: 90 years 54 days (1081 months)Star Sign: Virgo
Mario Scelba (5 September 1901 – 29 October 1991) was an Italian politician who served as the 33rd prime minister of Italy from February 1954 to July 1955.
A founder of the Christian Democracy, Scelba was one of the longest-serving Minister of the Interior in the history of the republic, having served at the Viminale Palace in three distinct terms from 1947 to 1962.
A fervent pro-Europeanist, he was also President of the European Parliament from March 1969 to March 1971.Known for his law and order policies, Scelba was a key figure in Italy's post-war reconstruction, thanks to his drastic reorganization of the Italian police, which came out heavily disorganised from the war.
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