Maria Rita Lorenzetti | |
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President of Umbria | |
In office 2000–2010 |
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Preceded by | Bruno Bracalente |
Succeeded by | Catiuscia Marini |
Personal details | |
Born |
Foligno, Italy |
16 March 1953
Nationality | Italian |
Political party | Democratic Party |
Residence | Perugia |
Maria Rita Lorenzetti is an Italian politician and a former President of the Italian region of Umbria. In 2000 she was elected governor of Umbria becoming the first woman to serve as governor of Umbria, the fifth woman to serve as governor in Italy, and the first woman directly elected as governor of an Italian region.