Clio Maria Bittoni | |
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Companion of the President of Italy | |
In role 15 May 2006 – 14 January 2015 | |
President | Giorgio Napolitano |
Preceded by | Franca Pilla |
Succeeded by | Laura Mattarella |
Personal details | |
Born | Chiaravalle, Province of Ancona, Kingdom of Italy | 10 November 1934
Spouse | |
Children | 2 sons |
Parents |
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Residence(s) | Rome, Lazio, Italy |
Alma mater | University of Naples |
Profession | Lawyer |
Clio Maria Bittoni (born 10 November 1934) is an Italian lawyer specializing in labor law. She is the widow of Giorgio Napolitano, former President of Italy.
Clio Maria Bittoni was born in Chiaravalle, Ancona, on 10 November 1934.[1][2] Her parents were Diva Campanella and Amleto Bittoni.[3] She received a degree in law from the University of Naples in 1958.[1]
Bittoni met her future husband in Naples while attending the university.[3] Following her graduation, they married in 1959,[4] and settled in Rome.[5] They have two sons:[1][4] Giovanni (born 1961) and Giulio (born 1969).[3]
Bittoni worked as a lawyer for the League of Cooperatives until 1992 when Giorgio Napolitano was elected as president of the Chamber of Deputies.[2]