biography
pronunciation:
[la peera]
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| male
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| lived:
| (1904–77)
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| biography:
| Italian politician, born in Pozzallo, Sicily, S Italy. He was a leading member of the left wing of the DC (Christian Democracy) and a deputy, and was critical of the government's economic policy. He was twice mayor of Florence (1951–7, 1961–6), and was a leading member of the international peace movement. |
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