11 Notable alumni of University of Macerata
Updated: May 31, 2026 EliteDegrees
University of Macerata is ranked #1,863 in the world and #56 in Italy by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 11 notable alumni from University of Macerata sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with University of Macerata won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Giovanni Ottavio Bufalini
1709-1782 (aged 73)
Catholic priest
Giovanni Ottavio Bufalini was an Italian cardinal.
2. Gaspare Bernardo Pianetti
1780-1862 (aged 82)
Catholic priest
Catholic bishop
Gaspare Bernardo Pianetti was a Catholic Cardinal, Bishop of Viterbo e Tuscania and Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals.
3. Maurizio Martina
1978-. (aged 48)
politician
Maurizio Martina is an Italian politician, Deputy Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization. Former member of the Chamber of Deputies of Italy from 2018 to 2021, Martina served as secretary of the Democratic Party (PD) from March to November 2018, being appointed after the 2018 Italian general election. He served as Minister of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies from...
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4. Iginio Straffi
1965-. (aged 61)
film producer
screenwriter
comics artist
entrepreneur
television producer
Iginio Straffi is an Italian animator and former comic book author. He is the founder and president of Rainbow SpA, which he co-owned alongside the American media company Paramount Global from 2011 until 2023. Straffi is the creator of the studio's animated series Winx Club and Huntik: Secrets & Seekers, as well as the co-creator of its comic book series...
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5. Fernando Tambroni
1901-1963 (aged 62)
politician
Fernando Tambroni Armaroli was an Italian politician. A member of Christian Democracy, he served as the 36th Prime Minister of Italy from March to July 1960. He also served as Minister of the Interior from July 1955 until February 1959, Minister of Budget and Treasury from February 1959 to March 1960, and Minister of the Merchant Navy from August 1953...
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6. Valeria Mancinelli
1955-. (aged 71)
politician
Valeria Mancinelli is an Italian politician.
7. Guido Castelli
1965-. (aged 61)
politician
Guido Castelli is an Italian lawyer and politician.
8. Ada Natali
1898-1990 (aged 92)
partisan
lawyer
teacher
politician
Ada Natali was an Italian politician. She served in the Italian Chamber of Deputies and was also the first woman to serve as mayor in Italy.
9. Paolo Sirena
1945-2025 (aged 80)
association football player
Paolo Sirena was an Italian professional footballer who played as a defender.
10. Pier Matteo Petrucci
1630-1701 (aged 71)
Catholic priest
Catholic bishop
Pier Matteo Petrucci, C.O. was a Roman Catholic cardinal.
11. Giovanni Allevi
1969-. (aged 57)
conductor
pianist
composer
recording artist
jazz musician
Giovanni Allevi is an Italian pianist and composer. His song "O Generosa" is the current theme tune of the top flight of Italian football, Serie A.
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