Italy's extreme right leader and former fugitive Umberto Bossi dies
Italian politician Umberto Bossi has died on March 19th, marking the end of life for a key figure who founded Lega Nord (the Northern League) as an ultraright-wing party that eventually helped bring Silvio Berlusconi to power through regional autonomy deals and later served under his government after being granted asylum.
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1Umberto Bossi has died at the age of 84.
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2He was recognized as both the founder and historical leader of Italy's Lega Nord party, which is described in multiple sources as extreme right-wing or ultrarightist.
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Umberto Bossi is the founder of Italy's extreme right-wing Northern League party.
— [Mar 19, 20:38] Umberto Bossi le fondateur du parti italien d'extrême droite la Ligue du Nord est mort (Lalibre.be)The death marks a significant loss for the Italian political landscape as he was also known by many supporters and critics alike.
— [Mar 19, 20:38] Umberto Bossi le fondateur de l'extrême droite la Ligue du Nord est mort (Lejsl)Umberto Bossi died at the age of eighty-four after being wanted in Rome for various charges related to his political activities.
— [Mar 19, 20:38] Umberto Bossi Founder of Italy's Lega Nord and Voice of North Dies at Eighty Wanted In Rome (News.google.com)Bossi was the founder who led Northern League which brought Berlusconi into power in Italian politics
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