Franco Sensi
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Francesco Sensi, Cavaliere del lavoro
, (July 29, 1926 – August 17, 2008), was an Italian
oil
tycoon. He was born in Rome
, where he lived throughout his entire life, though he also served time as mayor
of Visso
, the city where his family came from. He had been for fifteen years, until his death, general manager of Associazione Sportiva Roma, the major football clubs of Rome. He took control of the club in May, 1993, both with Pietro Mezzaroma, and he then became the sole general manager on November 8, 1993.
Under his chairmanship A.S. Roma won one scudetto (2000/01
), two Supercoppa Italiana
(2001 and 2007) and two Coppa Italia
(2007 and 2008).
His daughter Rosella
used to be A.S. Roma General Manager
as well. For Sensi's entrepreneurship activity, he's been given by the President of the Italian Republic
the honour of Cavaliere del lavoro
, on 2 June 1995.
Italian orders of merit
There are five orders of knighthood awarded in recognition of service to the Italian Republic. Below these sit a number of other decorations, associated and otherwise, that do not confer knighthoods...
, (July 29, 1926 – August 17, 2008), was an Italian
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
oil
Petroleum
Petroleum or crude oil is a naturally occurring, flammable liquid consisting of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons of various molecular weights and other liquid organic compounds, that are found in geologic formations beneath the Earth's surface. Petroleum is recovered mostly through oil drilling...
tycoon. He was born in Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
, where he lived throughout his entire life, though he also served time as mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of Visso
Visso
Visso is a comune in the Province of Macerata in the Italian region Marche, located about 80 km southwest of Ancona and about 50 km southwest of Macerata. It houses the seat of the Monti Sibillini National Park.-External links:...
, the city where his family came from. He had been for fifteen years, until his death, general manager of Associazione Sportiva Roma, the major football clubs of Rome. He took control of the club in May, 1993, both with Pietro Mezzaroma, and he then became the sole general manager on November 8, 1993.
Under his chairmanship A.S. Roma won one scudetto (2000/01
Serie A 2000-01
In the 2000-01 season, Serie A, the major football Italian professional league, was composed by 18 teams, for the 13th consecutive time from season 1988-89....
), two Supercoppa Italiana
Supercoppa Italiana
The Supercoppa Italiana is a pre-season football competition held the week before the season begins in Italy every year. It is contested by the winners of the Serie A and the Coppa Italia in the previous season, as a curtain raiser to the new season. It is usually played at the home of the Serie A...
(2001 and 2007) and two Coppa Italia
Coppa Italia
The Coppa Italia is an Italian football annual cup competition. Its first edition was held in 1922, but the second champions were not crowned until 1936. Roma and Juventus lead the way with nine wins. Roma has contested more finals, 16, while Torino and Juventus follow with 13...
(2007 and 2008).
His daughter Rosella
Rosella Sensi
Rosella Sensi is an entrepreneur and Italian professional sports executive. She was the Chairman of the Italian professional football club Associazione Sportiva Roma from 2008 to 2011.She is a graduate of the Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali Guido Carli...
used to be A.S. Roma General Manager
General manager
General manager is a descriptive term for certain executives in a business operation. It is also a formal title held by some business executives, most commonly in the hospitality industry.-Generic usage:...
as well. For Sensi's entrepreneurship activity, he's been given by the President of the Italian Republic
President of the Italian Republic
The President of the Italian Republic is the head of state of Italy and, as such, is intended to represent national unity and guarantee that Italian politics comply with the Constitution. The president's term of office lasts for seven years....
the honour of Cavaliere del lavoro
Italian orders of merit
There are five orders of knighthood awarded in recognition of service to the Italian Republic. Below these sit a number of other decorations, associated and otherwise, that do not confer knighthoods...
, on 2 June 1995.