Luigi Barzini Jr. | |
|---|---|
 Barzini in 1962 | |
| Member of the Italian Chamber of Deputies | |
| In office 12 June 1958 – 24 May 1972 | |
| Constituency | Milan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 December 1908 Milan, Italy |
| Died | 30 March 1984 (aged 75) Rome, Italy |
| Political party | Italian Liberal Party |
| Spouse(s) |
Giannalisa Feltrinelli
(m. 1940–1947)Paola Gadola (m. 1950–1984) |
| Children | 5, including Benedetta and Andrea |
| Parent(s) | Luigi Barzini Sr. (father) Emma Pesavento (mother) |
| Profession | Journalist, writer |
Luigi Barzini Jr. (21 December 1908 – 30 March 1984) was an Italian journalist, writer and politician most famous for his 1964 book The Italians, delving deeply into the Italian national character and introducing many English and German speaking readers to Italian life and culture.[1]
