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Birth name | Filippo Maria Foffi |
Born | Rome, Italy | 15 September 1953
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Years of service | 1972 - |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
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In January 2012, he was appointed Chief of Personnel before being promoted to vice admiral on 1 July 2012 and appointed Deputy Chief of Naval Staff. [1]
He served as Commander in Chief of the Italian Fleet from 25 January 2013 [1] until 14 September 2016. [2]
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