Ortensio Zecchino
| Ortensio Zecchino | |
|---|---|
| Minister of University and Research | |
| In office 21 October 1998 – 2 February 2001 | |
| Prime Minister | Massimo D'Alema Giuliano Amato | 
| Preceded by | Luigi Berlinguer | 
| Succeeded by | Fabio Mussi | 
| Member of the Senate | |
| In office 2 July 1987 – 29 May 2001 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 April 1943 Asmara, Eritrea | 
| Nationality | Italian | 
| Political party | DC (till 1994) PPI (1994–2001) DE (2001–2002) | 
| Alma mater | University of Naples Federico II | 
| Occupation | Academic, politician | 
Ortensio Zecchino (born 20 April 1943) is an Italian academic and politician. He is a former Italian Minister of University and Research.