Enrico De Nicola

ModernPoliticianItaly1877 — 1959

First president of the Italian Republic.

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Quick Facts

Born

1877

Died

1959

Country

Italy

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)55

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)46

Leadership (15%)78

Strategy (15%)41

Total Score54.2

Enrico De Nicola — Complete Timeline

1946 AD

Elected Provisional Head of StatePolitical Action

De Nicola was elected by the Constituent Assembly as the provisional head of state of Italy, serving as the first President of the Italian Republic. He oversaw the transition from monarchy to republic after the 1946 institutional referendum.

Italian RepublicPresidencyTransition

Impact: nationalconstructive

1947 AD

Promulgated the Constitution of ItalyPolitical Action

As head of state, De Nicola promulgated the new Constitution of the Italian Republic on December 27, 1947, which came into effect on January 1, 1948. The constitution established a parliamentary republic with democratic institutions.

ConstitutionItalian RepublicLaw

Impact: nationalconstructive

1948 AD

Elected First President of the RepublicPolitical Action◆ Major

De Nicola was elected as the first President of the Italian Republic by the Parliament in joint session. He served until May 1948, when he was succeeded by Luigi Einaudi, having established the presidency as a stable institution.

PresidencyItalian RepublicPolitics

Impact: nationalconstructive