Politics · Business · 1936–2023

Silvio Berlusconi — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 29 September 1936 · Died: 12 June 2023 · Age at death: 86

How old was Silvio Berlusconi when he died?

Silvio Berlusconi died aged 86. He was born on 29 September 1936 and died on 12 June 2023.

Italian media tycoon and AC Milan owner who served as prime minister four times amid many scandals and trials

Did you know?Before entering politics, he spent time performing as a double bass player and singer on Mediterranean cruise ships.

Editor's Take:

Silvio Berlusconi changed Italian politics by bringing the methods of television and business into government. A self-made billionaire, he built a property empire and then Italy's largest private television network. In 1994 he launched his own party, Forza Italia, and became prime minister within months, promising to modernise the country. He led four governments and dominated Italian public life for nearly two decades. His career was also marked by scandals, legal battles and accusations of conflicts of interest, making him one of Europe's most polarising leaders.

Key Milestones

  1. 1961: Graduates in law and moves into construction
  2. 1978: Founds a national TV network – later Mediaset
  3. 1986: Buys AC Milan – beginning a golden era for the club
  4. 1994: Forza Italia – becomes prime minister for the first time

Silvio Berlusconi ( BAIR-luu-SKOH-nee; Italian:; 29 September 1936 – 12 June 2023) was an Italian media tycoon and politician who served as the prime minister of Italy in three governments from 1994 to 1995, 2001 to 2006 and 2008 to 2011.

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Silvio Berlusconi: Media Tycoon and Prime Minister

Italian businessman and four-time head of government, born in Milan on 29 September 1936

Silvio Berlusconi was born in Milan on 29 September 1936 and studied law. He made his first fortune in construction, building large housing developments near the city.

He went on to found Mediaset, Italy's biggest commercial broadcaster, and owned the football club AC Milan, which won several European Cups under his ownership.

Entering politics with Forza Italia in 1994, he led four governments over the following years. In 2013 he was convicted of tax fraud and barred from parliament for several years, but returned to the Senate in 2022. He died in 2023.

Career highlights

  1. 1936Born in Milan
  2. 1961Graduates in law: and moves into construction
  3. 1978Founds a national TV network: later Mediaset
  4. 1986Buys AC Milan: beginning a golden era for the club
  5. 1994Forza Italia: becomes prime minister for the first time
  6. 2001Returns to power: his longest-lasting government
  7. 2011Resigns: amid a debt crisis
  8. 2013Tax fraud conviction: barred from parliament
  9. 2023Dies in Milan: aged 86

Did you know?AC Milan won five European Cup or Champions League titles during his three decades as owner.

Age at death
86
Would be
90
Years since death
3

Questions people ask

Frequently asked questions

When is Silvio Berlusconi's birthday?
Silvio Berlusconi's birthday is September 29. He was born on September 29, 1936 in Milan, Italy.
How old was Silvio Berlusconi when he died?
Silvio Berlusconi died on June 12, 2023, aged 86.
Who shares a birthday with Silvio Berlusconi?
Famous people who share Silvio Berlusconi's September 29 birthday include Miguel de Cervantes, Lech Wałęsa, Enrico Fermi, Michelle Bachelet and Caravaggio.

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