Ugo Cappellacci | |
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| President of Sardinia | |
| In office 27 February 2009 – 12 March 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Renato Soru |
| Succeeded by | Francesco Pigliaru |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 November 1960 Cagliari, Italy |
| Political party | Forza Italia (2013-present) |
| Other political affiliations | The People of Freedom (2009-2013) |
| Residence(s) | Cagliari, Italy |
| Alma mater | Bocconi University |
| Profession | Politician |
Ugo Cappellacci (born 27 November 1960 in Cagliari, Italy) is an Italian Sardinian politician and member of the Forza Italia (FI) political party. Cappellacci, a center-right, politician, was elected President of Sardinia in the 2009 regional election, held in February 2009, with 51.9% of the vote, ousting the incumbent left-wing coalition led by Renato Soru, who garnered 42.89%.[1][2] He took office as President on 27 February 2009. He lost as incumbent to Francesco Pigliaru of the Democratic Party in the 2014 regional election.
References
- ↑ "Centre right oust left wing coalition in Sardinia". Euronews. 17 February 2009. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
- ↑ Watson, Giles (17 February 2009). "Centre-right Takes Sardinia As Cappellacci Ousts Soru". Corriere della Sera. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
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