Claudio Graziano
Claudio Graziano | |
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Graziano in 2011 | |
| Born | 22 November 1953 Turin, Italy |
| Died | 17 June 2024 (aged 70) Rome, Italy |
| Allegiance | Italy European Union |
| Branch | Esercito Italiano |
| Years of service | 1972–2022 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | 2nd Alpini Regiment 'Taurinense' Alpine Brigade UNIFIL Chief of Staff (Army) Chief of Defence Staff EU Military Committee |
| Battles / wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross, OMRI Grand Officer, OMI Silver Valour Medal (Army) Commander, Legion of Merit Officer, Legion of Honour |
| Spouse(s) | Marisa Lanucara |
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General Claudio Graziano (22 November 1953 – 17 June 2024) was an Italian Army officer who served as Chairman of the European Union Military Committee.
Graziano was a Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), serving in the position between 2007 and 2010. On 6 December 2011, he became the Chief of Staff of the Italian Army. From 28 February 2015 to 6 November 2018, Graziano served as the Chief of Defence Staff of the Italian Armed Forces.