Luigi Calabresi was an Italian police officer in Milan who lived from 1937 to 1972. Born in Rome, he studied law and earned a doctorate focusing on the Sicilian Mafia before joining the police force. During his career, he worked within the political section, investigating various movements. His life and death became significant markers of the Years of Lead, a period of intense political unrest in Italy. He was assassinated in 1972 by members of a political group who held him responsible for the death of an anarchist activist during police custody.
Life and career
After completing his legal studies, Calabresi joined the police and served as a deputy commissioner in Milan. He was known for his intellectual interests and his ability to engage with individuals from the political left. While working in the political division, he investigated several bombings and various activist groups. His professional life was marked by the volatile political climate of the era, which eventually led to his fatal assassination.
Veneration
The Catholic Church recognizes him as a venerable. His life and the circumstances of his death have made him a figure of remembrance for those reflecting on the political violence that characterized Italy during the late 1960s and early 1970s.