Lando Conti
Lando Conti (November 1, 1933 – February 10, 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 March 26. 1984 – September 26, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Alessandro Bonsanti |
| Succeeded by | Massimo Bogianckino |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 1, 1933 |
| Died | February 10, 1986 (aged 52) |
Biography
Conti was the mayor of Florence from March 26, 1984, until September 26, 1985. He was a member of the Italian Republican Party.[1]
On February 10, 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 March 27, 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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