Lando Conti
Lando Conti (1 November 1933 – 10 February 1986) was an Italian politician and past Mayor of Florence, Italy, who was assassinated by the terrorist group the Red Brigades.
Lando Conti | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Florence | |
| In office 26 March 1984 – 26 September 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Alessandro Bonsanti |
| Succeeded by | Massimo Bogianckino |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 November 1933 |
| Died | 10 February 1986 (aged 52) |
| Political party | PRI |
Biography
Conti was the mayor of Florence from 26 March 1984 until 26 September 1985. He was a member of the Italian Republican Party.[1]
On 10 February 1986 he was shot dead by the Red Brigades. He was killed in the hills outside the city. The Red Brigades had not claimed responsibility for a political murder since 27 March 1985.[2][3]
Conti is buried at the Cimitero di Trespiano. In 2000 his family tomb at the historic cemetery was vandalized.[4]
References
- "Aide to Prime Minister Shot in Terrorist Attack". AP NEWS.
- "Gunmen Kill Florence Ex-Mayor". Los Angeles Times. February 10, 1986.
- "Red Brigades assassinates ex-Florence mayor". UPI.
- "Firenze, ladri nella tomba di Lando Conti Rubati arredi della cappella di famiglia dell'ex sindaco ucciso dalle Br - Il Tirreno". Archivio - Il Tirreno.
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