David Sassoli
David Sassoli | |
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Official portrait, 2019 | |
| President of the European Parliament | |
| In office 3 July 2019 – 11 January 2022 | |
| Vice President |
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| Preceded by | Antonio Tajani |
| Succeeded by | Roberta Metsola |
| Member of the European Parliament for Central Italy | |
| In office 14 July 2009 – 11 January 2022 | |
| Succeeded by | Camilla Laureti |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Maria Sassoli 30 May 1956 Florence, Italy |
| Died | 11 January 2022 (aged 65) Aviano, Italy |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Other political affiliations | Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats |
| Spouse | Alessandra Vittorini |
| Children | 2 |
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David Maria Sassoli (Italian pronunciation: [ˈdaːvid maˈriːa sasˈsɔːli]; 30 May 1956 – 11 January 2022) was an Italian politician and journalist who served as the president of the European Parliament from 3 July 2019 until his death on 11 January 2022. Sassoli was first elected as a member of the European Parliament (MEP) in 2009.