Bettino Craxi

Bettino Craxi was born to a middle-class family in Milan, Italy. His father was a physician and his mother a teacher.

At the age of 11, Craxi joins the Italian Socialist Youth Federation, marking the beginning of his political involvement.

Craxi earns a law degree from the University of Milan, laying the foundation for his future political career.

Craxi is elected to the Central Committee of the Italian Socialist Party, a significant step in his political ascent.

Craxi is elected to the Italian Parliament, representing the Italian Socialist Party, marking his entry into national politics.

Craxi marries Susanna De Marchi, a union that will last until his death. They have two daughters together.

Craxi is appointed Deputy Secretary of the Italian Socialist Party, further consolidating his position within the party leadership.

Craxi is elected as the Secretary of the Italian Socialist Party, becoming one of the most influential politicians in Italy.

Craxi is appointed as the Prime Minister of Italy, leading a coalition government and becoming the first Socialist to hold the office.

As Prime Minister, Craxi introduces several economic reforms aimed at reducing inflation and stabilizing the Italian economy.

Craxi resigns as Prime Minister following a political crisis and the collapse of his coalition government.

Craxi is convicted in the Tangentopoli corruption scandal, which leads to his political downfall and eventual exile.

Faced with multiple corruption charges, Craxi flees to Tunisia to avoid imprisonment, living in exile for the remainder of his life.

Craxi's health begins to deteriorate significantly while he is living in exile in Tunisia, suffering from various illnesses.

Bettino Craxi dies in exile in Tunisia, on January 19, 2000, at the age of 66, after a long period of illness.