Leoluca Orlando (born 1 August 1947) is an Italian politician. He was mayor of Palermo for over twenty years and was president of the Italian Federation of American Football (FIDAF). He is best known for his strong opposition to the Sicilian Mafia during his mayoralty in the 1980s, which was publicly referenced in the media as the Palermo Spring (Italian: Primavera di Palermo). Early life and education. Orlando was born in Palermo. He graduated in jurisprudence and worked as lawyer and professor at the University of Palermo. Career. Opposition to the Sicilian Mafia and first mayorship.
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Leoluca Orlando (born 1 August 1947) is an Italian politician. He was mayor of Palermo for over twenty years and was president of the Italian Federation of American Football (FIDAF). He is best known for his strong opposition to the Sicilian Mafia during his mayoralty in the 1980s, which was publicly referenced in the media as the Palermo Spring (Italian: Primavera di Palermo). Early life and education. Orlando was born in Palermo. He graduated in jurisprudence and worked as lawyer and professor at the University of Palermo. Career. Opposition to the Sicilian Mafia and first mayorship.
