Giovanni Conti (politician)

Giovanni Conti (1882-1957) was an Italian lawyer and politician. He was a prominent member of the Italian Republican Party (PRI) and served in various government roles during the post-World War II era.

Born in Florence, Conti graduated in law and became actively involved in anti-fascist politics during the interwar period. He was persecuted for his political beliefs and spent time in exile.

Following the fall of the Fascist regime, Conti played a key role in the reconstruction of Italian political life. He was elected to the Constituent Assembly in 1946, where he contributed to the drafting of the Italian Constitution. He subsequently served as a member of the Italian Parliament for several legislatures.

Within the PRI, Conti was a leading figure and advocated for a secular, democratic, and socially just society. He held ministerial positions in several coalition governments, including Minister of Grace and Justice. He was known for his integrity, his commitment to republican ideals, and his contributions to Italian legal and political thought. His parliamentary activity focused on issues related to civil rights, justice reform, and the promotion of republican values.