Gino Strada | |
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Born | Sesto San Giovanni, Italy | 21 April 1948
Died | 13 August 2021 Rouen, France | (aged 73)
Alma mater | University of Milan |
Years active | 1978-2021 |
Known for | Founder of Emergency |
Spouse |
Teresa Sarti
(m. 1971; died 2009) |
Children | 1 |
Medical career | |
Profession | Surgeon |
Gino Strada (21 April 1948 – 13 August 2021) was an Italian war surgeon, human rights activist, peace activist, and founder of Emergency, a recognized international non-governmental organization.