Pierantonio Costa | |
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| Born | 7 May 1939 |
| Died | 1 January 2021 (aged 81) Germany |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman and diplomat |
| Known for | Saving people's lives during the Rwanda genocide |
| Awards | |
Pierantonio Costa (7 May 1939 – 1 January 2021) was an Italian businessman, and diplomat who was the Italian honorary consul in Kigali during the Rwandan genocide in 1994. He was noted for the humanitarian assistance and safe passages that he arranged for over 2,000 people including over 375 children fleeing violence during this time. He was a recipient of the Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic honor. He was nominated for the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize[1][2] along with two Rwandan women Zura Karuhimbi and Yolande Mukagasana.
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