Marcello Menegatto

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His Serene Highness
Marcello I
Marcello I of Seborga
Prince of Seborga
Reign25 April 2010 – 10 November 2019
Coronation22 May 2010
PredecessorGiorgio I
SuccessorNina
Born12 May 1978 (1978-05-12) (age 46)
Lecco, Italy
SpousesNina Menegatto (div.)
Names
Marcello Menegatto

Marcello Menegatto (born 12 May 1978) is an Italian-Seborgan businessman. He reigned as the second head of state of the Principality of Seborga from 2010 to 2019, as Marcello I, a micronation located in the municipality of the same name, in the Province of Imperia, in the region of Liguria.[1][2][3]

Prince of Seborga

On 25 November 2009, Giorgio I, first Prince of Seborga, died from complications due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis at the age of 73.[4] The election to appoint a new prince was held on 25 April 2010, and Menegatto won with 89 votes, defeating Gian Luigi Morgia, who received 67 votes.[5][6][7][8][9]

He ran again in the 2017 elections on 23 April, defeating Radio Caroline DJ Mark Dezzani.

On the 12 April 2019, he announced his intention to abdicate,[10] and was succeeded by his ex-wife, Nina Menegatto, who was elected the first Princess of Seborga on 10 November 2019.[11]

Preceded by:
Giorgio I
Ruler of Principality of Seborga
Marcello I

2010 - 2019
Succeeded by:
Nina

See also

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