Gianni De Michelis 1940 – 2019

Biography

Gianni De Michelis was an Italian politician born on November 26, 1940, in Venice, the historic city that would remain central to his life and career. Throughout his years in public service, he dedicated himself to political work in his native Italy, contributing to the nation’s governance during a significant period of its modern history. His roots in Venice provided him with a deep connection to the Veneto region and its people, grounding his work in the community where he was born.

De Michelis passed away on May 11, 2019, also in Venice, at the age of 78. His death resulted from Parkinson’s disease, an illness that challenged him in his later years. He left behind a legacy of service to his country through his work as a politician. Though the specific details of his burial remain unrecorded, his memory endures through the contributions he made during his lifetime. De Michelis is remembered as a figure in Italian political life, someone who served with connection to both his native Venice and the broader Italian state.