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Antonio Paolucci

Italian art historian and politician
Date of Birth:
Country: Italy

Content:
  1. Early Life and Education
  2. Career in Ministry of Culture
  3. Minister of Cultural Heritage
  4. - He served in this role until May
  5. Retirement and Return
  6. Death and Legacy

Early Life and Education

- Antonio Paolucci was born in Rimini, Italy, on September 29,

- He studied art history at the University of Florence under renowned art historian Roberto Longhi.

- Paolucci later interned in Bologna with Francesco Arcangeli, another acclaimed scholar.

Career in Ministry of Culture

- In , Paolucci joined the Ministry of Culture as an inspector for the Historical and Artistic Heritage Office in Florence.

- From to , he held various positions in Venice, Verona, Mantua, and Florence.

- In , he became head of the Office for the Preservation of Artistic and Historical Heritage in Florence, Prato, and Pistoia.

Minister of Cultural Heritage

- In January , Paolucci was appointed Minister of Cultural Heritage in the Dini government.

- He served in this role until May

Post-Government Roles

- After the Umbria and Marche earthquakes, Paolucci was named Extraordinary Commissioner for the restoration of the Basilica of St.

Francis in Assisi.

- In , he became director of the Association of Florentine Museums.

- From to , he served as regional director of Tuscany's historical, artistic, and environmental heritage.

- In , he was briefly appointed acting director of the Uffizi Gallery.

Retirement and Return

- Paolucci retired in

- In , he was elected vice-president of the Higher Council for Cultural Heritage.

- On December 4, , Pope Benedict XVI appointed Paolucci as director of the Vatican Museums.

Death and Legacy

- Paolucci died in Florence on February 5, , at the age of

- He is remembered as a renowned art historian and a passionate advocate for cultural preservation.