Claudio Martelli

Italian politician

Claudio Martelli (born 24 September 1943) is an Italian politician. He was the Minister of Justice from 1991 until 1993. Before, he was the Deputy Prime Minister of Italy from 1989 until 1992. He resigned as Justice Minister due to a corruption scandal.[1]

Claudio Martelli
Minister of Justice
In office
2 February 1991 – 10 February 1993
Prime MinisterGiulio Andreotti
Giuliano Amato
Preceded byGiuliano Vassalli
Succeeded byGiovanni Conso
Deputy Prime Minister of Italy
In office
22 July 1989 – 28 June 1992
Prime MinisterGiulio Andreotti
Preceded byGianni De Michelis
Succeeded byGiuseppe Tatarella
Roberto Maroni
Member of the Chamber of Deputies
In office
20 June 1979 – 14 April 1994
ConstituencyMantua
Personal details
Born (1943-09-24) 24 September 1943 (age 80)
Gessate, Italy
Political partyPRI (1956–1966)
PSI (1966–1994)
SDI (1998–2000)
LS (2000–2001)
NPSI (2001–2005)
Spouse(s)
Lia Quartapelle (m. 2020)
OccupationPolitician, University professor, Journalist

In 2020, Martelli married Deputy Lia Quartapelle.

References change

  1. Italian minister falls victim to corruption, The Independent, February 11, 1993