Francesco Pigliaru (Sardinian: Frantziscu Pigliaru; born 13 May 1954 in Sassari) is an Italian economist, politician, and professor. He was prorector of the University of Cagliari from 2009 to 2014. He became President of the Autonomous Region of Sardinia on 12 March 2014, following the regional election of 16 February 2014.[1][2][3]

Francesco Pigliaru
President of Sardinia
In office
12 March 2014 – 20 March 2019
Preceded byUgo Cappellacci
Succeeded byChristian Solinas
Personal details
Born (1954-05-13) 13 May 1954 (age 69)
Sassari, Italy
Political partyDemocratic Party
Residence(s)Cagliari, Italy
Alma materUniversity of Sassari
ProfessionPolitician, academic

References edit

  1. ^ "Francesco Pigliaru". I Cinquantamila giorni dell'Italia unita (in Italian). Archived from the original on November 20, 2015. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
  2. ^ "LA SCHEDA. Chi è Francesco Pigliaru, 59 anni, laurea in Scienze politiche e master a Cambridge". Sardiniapost.it (in Italian). January 6, 2014. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
  3. ^ "Presidente". Regione Autonoma della Sardegna (in Italian). Retrieved September 5, 2015.