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FAMOUS PEOPLE FROM PONTEDERA. Giovanni Gronchi. Andrea Bocelli. Giovanni Gronchi.
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FAMOUS PEOPLE FROM PONTEDERA • Giovanni Gronchi • Andrea Bocelli
Giovanni Gronchi • Giovanni Gronchi was born in Pontedera on 10th September 1887 and died in Rome on 17th October 1978,he was an Italian politician and he was the third President of Italy. Between 1948 and 1953 he was the first President House of Representatives. In the 1920 was called to direct the confederation of Christian works. His election in the April 1955 as Italian President happened in a strange way because it was his turn to read cards that were sent, he took the applause of the whole room just because he did very well. On 11th May 1962 ended the seven years mandate. Then he became senator for life. He died on 17 October 1978. He was succeeded by Antonio Segni.
Andrea Bocelli was born in Lajatico, on 22th September 1958 and he's an italian tenor. He's know all over the world; Bocelli is linked to the record company, Sugar .
Bocelli has sold more than 70 million records worldwide. On 2nd March 2010 his name was inserted in the “Hollywood walk of fame” for his activity in the international music. His famous song are: “Con te partirò” “Ilmare calmo dellasera” Vivo per lei”.