Aldisio, Salvatore
Part of The Encyclopedia of Southern Italy.
Aldisio, Salvatore: (b. Dec. 29, 1890, Gela; d. July 27, 1960, Rome). Politician. He served as a Deputy of the People’s Party from 1921 to 1924. In 1925, he temporary retired from politics. In 1943, he helped to organize the Christian Democratic Party in Sicily. After serving as Interior minister at Salerno in the 3rd Badoglio Cabinet, he became High Commissioner for Sicily. In this position, he was deeply involved in legislation for granting autonomy to Sicily. In 1946, he became a Deputy in the Costituente (Assembly). He became state minister for the Merchant Marine during the 2nd and 3rd De Gasperi cabinets (July 1946-June 1947). In 1948 he was elected as Senator in the first legislature of the Republic. In the 6th and 7th De Gasperi cabinets (1950-53), he served as minister for Public Works. He was reelected to the Senate in 1953. In 1954 (Jan-Feb), he was minister for Public Works for the 1st Fanfani Cabinet.