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Silvio Berlusconi
Former Italian prime minister and media tycoon, who died this year, bought up some 25,000 paintings. Now no one knows what to do with them
Former Italian PM amassed the 25,000 works in the final years of his life, buying the majority from late-night shopping channels
Former US president’s personal power-grab plan, assisted by a pliable judiciary, involves an all-out assault on the separation of powers
How familiar the Berlusconi model – embodying all the qualities of an Italian opera – now seems
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He dominated the public life of his country in a way no Italian had done since Benito Mussolini
Decision by government to have a national day of mourning sparks protest from opposition politicians
Berlusconi’s political style combined extreme personality politics, a skillful use of visual media and an unashamed demagogy
Scandal-prone billionaire to be buried after state funeral in Milan
Berlusconi insisted his entry into politics was motivated by a desire to serve his country, but critics believed he was more concerned to serve himself and protect his financial interests
Abroad he was synonymous with sex parties, but at home the billionaire and former PM remained a powerful political force
Businessman created Italy’s largest media company before transforming political landscape
Berlusconi (86) previously spent 45 days being treated for a lung infection and chronic leukaemia in Milan’s San Raffaele Hospital
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