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Maria Sole Agnelli, Discreet Pillar of Italy’s Agnelli Dynasty, Dies at 100

Obituaries highlight her civic leadership, cultural philanthropy, equestrian legacy.

Overview

  • She died on December 26, 2025 at her home in Torrimpietra near Rome at age 100.
  • Born on August 9, 1925 in Villar Perosa, she maintained a low public profile within the prominent family.
  • She served as mayor of Campello sul Clitunno from 1960 to 1970, concentrating on community needs and local development.
  • For 14 years, concluding in 2018, she presided over the Fondazione Agnelli, advancing education and research projects.
  • An accomplished equestrian owner, her horse Woodland won Olympic silver in eventing at the 1972 Munich Games with Alessandro Argenton.