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Virginio Merola
Italian politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Virginio Merola (born 14 February 1955) is an Italian politician. Merola is a member of the Democratic Party and former Mayor of Bologna.[1][2][3]
Quick Facts Mayor of Bologna, Preceded by ...
Virginio Merola | |
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Mayor of Bologna | |
In office 16 May 2011 – 11 October 2021 | |
Preceded by | Flavio Delbono |
Succeeded by | Matteo Lepore |
1st Metropolitan Mayor of Bologna | |
In office 1 January 2015 – 11 October 2021 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Matteo Lepore |
Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
Assumed office 13 October 2022 | |
Constituency | Bologna |
Personal details | |
Born | (1955-02-14) 14 February 1955 (age 69) Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Campania, Italy |
Political party | PD (2007–present) |
Other political affiliations | PCI (1970s–1991) PDS (1991–1998) DS (1998–2007) |
Alma mater | University of Bologna |
Occupation | Politician |
Website | www.virginiomerola.it |
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