Enea Franza (2 June 1907 — 31 January 1986) was an

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politician for the

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and lawyer.

Biography

Franza was born on 2 June 1907 in ''Ariano di Puglia'' (currently

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. Prior to entering politics, he would work as a

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. Franza entered politics in 1946 when he successfully became mayor of Ariano Irpino. Franza was elected to the

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in 1948 and served there for five legislatures as a member of the Italian Social Movement (MSI) until 1972. He was the only MSI Senator elected to the first legislature. He would act as group leader for the MSI in the Senate during the

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and

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legislatures. As a Senator, he was an ardent opponent of

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and acted as a leader for the monarchist group. Franza's son, Luigi Franza, would go on to also become an Italian Senator.

References

External links

Italian Senate Page
1907 births 1986 deaths People from Ariano Irpino Italian Social Movement politicians Senators of Legislature I of Italy Senators of Legislature II of Italy Senators of Legislature III of Italy Senators of Legislature IV of Italy Senators of Legislature V of Italy {{Campania-politician-stub