Giovanni Leone (; 3 November 1908 – 9 November 2001) was an Italian politician, jurist and university professor. He was a founding member of the Christian Democracy (DC). He was the president of Italy from December 1971 until June 1978.
He also was prime minister from June to December 1963 and again from June to December 1968. He was also President of the Chamber of Deputies from May 1955 until June 1963.
Leone was the first Italian president to resign for a scandal. In 1978, he was accused of bribery and these allegations were proven false.
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1908 births
2001 deaths
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