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Silvio Berlusconi was an Italian businessman, media owner, and politician who served as prime minister in four governments between 1994 and 2011. He founded the Forza Italia political party in 1994 and built a lasting center-right coalition around it. Berlusconi also controlled the Fininvest business group, whose activities included television, publishing, and football through ownership of AC Milan.
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How many times was Silvio Berlusconi prime minister of Italy?
Silvio Berlusconi served as Italy's prime minister in four governments between 1994 and 2011. His terms made him one of the defining figures in modern Italian center-right politics.
What political party did Silvio Berlusconi found?
Berlusconi founded Forza Italia in 1994. The party became the base of a lasting center-right coalition in Italian politics.
How did Berlusconi enter Italian politics?
He entered politics after building major business and media interests in Italy. His ownership of Mediaset gave him a powerful public profile before and during his political career.
Was Silvio Berlusconi both a businessman and a politician?
Yes, he was a media owner and businessman as well as a politician. He combined those business interests with leadership of Forza Italia and several governments from 1994 to 2011.
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