Silvana Amati

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Silvana Amati (born 31 August 1947) is an Italian politician from the Democratic Party. As of 2014 she serves as member of the Senate of Italy. [1]


Silvana Amati
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Italian Senator
In office
2008–2018
Personal details
Born (1947-08-31) 31 August 1947 (age 74)
Senigallia, Province of Ancona, Italy
NationalityItalian
Political party Democratic Party
ProfessionPolitician
Website http://www.silvanaamati.it/

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References

  1. "Profile". Italian Senate. Retrieved 28 September 2014.