Presidents if Italy since 1946
Enrico de Nicolabecame the first president of Italy following a popular referendum in 1946 that led to the abdication of the Italian King. King Umberto II’s reign lasted for 44 days only and ended on 12 June 1946.
Enrico de Nicola 1 July 1946 – 12 May 1948
Luigi Einaudi 12 May 1948 – 11 May 1955
Giovanni Gronchi 11 May 1955 – 11 May 1962
Antonio Segni 11 May 1962 – 6 December 1964
Giuseppe Saragat 29 December 1984 – 29 December 1971
Giovanni Leone 29 December 1971 – 9 July 1978
Alessandro Pertini 9 July 1978 – 29 June 1985
Francesco Cossiga 3 July 1985 – 28 April 1992
Oscar Luigi Scalfaro 28 May 1992 – 15 May 1999
Carlo Azeglio Ciampi 18 May 1999 – 15 May 2006
Giorgio Napolitano 15 May 2006 –