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Pietro Martinelli | |
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| Member of the Council of State of the Canton of Ticino | |
| In office 1987–1999 | |
| Member of the Grand Council of Ticino | |
| In office 1967–1987 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 February 1934 Lugano,Switzerland |
| Political party | PS PSA |
| Alma mater | ETH Zurich |
| Occupation | Politician,engineer |
Pietro Martinelli (born 6 February 1934) is a Swiss engineer and communist politician.
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