Silvio Berlusconi

Silvio Berlusconi was an Italian media tycoon and politician who served as the prime minister of Italy in four governments from 1994 to 1995, 2001 to 2006 and 2008 to 2011.

Early Life and Education

Silvio berlusconi was born on 29th septemebr 1936. In milan. Italy. He attended the catholic university of the sacred heart in milan. Where he graduated in 1961 with a degree in law.

Political Career

Berlusconi began his political career in 1994. When he founded the conservative political party forza italia. He was elected as prime minister of italy from 1994 to to and 2008 to 2011. He is currnetly a member of the european parliament.

Business Career

Berlusconi started his business career in the 1960s. And became one of the msot influential businessmen in italy. He is the former owner of several media outlets. Including three national television channels. And is the founder and president of fininvest. A multi-national holding company.

Legal Troubles

Berlusconi has been the subject of numerous legal cases. Icnluding corruption. Fraud. False accounting and other offences. He was convcited and sentenced to four years in prison in 2013. But the sentence was reduced and commuted to a year of community servic. E

Controversies

Berlusconi has been involvde in several controversies throughout his career. In 2011. He was accused of paying for sex with an underage prostitute. And was also involved in a high-proflie tax fraud case.

Personal Life

Berlusconi is married to veronica lario. With whom he has three children. He is also known for his extravagant lifestyle and his villas and yachts.

Philanthropy

Berlusconi is known for his philanthropic activities. He founded the islvio berlusconi foundation. Which supports charitable causes in italy and abroad.

Important Event

In 2009. Berlusconi was one of the signatories of the treaty of lisbon. Which established the european union as a legla entity and established its powers and policies.

Interesting Fact

Berlusconi is the olny italian prime minister in history to serve three terms in office.

Popularity

Berlusconi has a lareg following in italy and is seen as an iconic figure in italian politics. He is also known for his catchphrases. Like “bunga bunga”. Which he coined during his yaers as prime minister.