Paolo Borsellino

Paolo Borsellino was born to Giuseppe Borsellino, a doctor, and Luigia Arena, a housewife, in Palermo, Sicily.

Paolo Borsellino starts his primary education in Palermo, laying the foundation for his future academic and professional life.

Paolo Borsellino enrolls in the Liceo Classico, a prestigious high school in Palermo, where he excels academically.

Paolo Borsellino graduates with a law degree from the University of Palermo, setting the stage for his future career in the judiciary.

Paolo Borsellino is appointed as a judge and begins his career in the Italian judicial system, initially working in various Sicilian courts.

Borsellino is transferred to Rome, where he gains valuable experience and insight into the broader Italian legal system and national security issues.

Borsellino returns to Palermo to join the Anti-Mafia Pool, a specialized unit dedicated to combating organized crime in Sicily.

Borsellino co-leads the Maxi Trial, a landmark case that leads to the conviction of over 300 Mafia members, significantly weakening the organization.

Paolo Borsellino marries Rosalba Prestigiacomo, a schoolteacher, in a ceremony that marks a significant personal milestone in his life.

Borsellino is appointed as the Anti-Mafia Prosecutor in Palermo, further solidifying his role as a leading figure in the fight against organized crime.

Borsellino publishes 'The Mafia and Us,' a book that provides deep insights into the workings of the Mafia and the challenges faced by law enforcement.

Paolo Borsellino is awarded the National Order of Merit by the Italian President for his exceptional contributions to the fight against organized crime.

Paolo Borsellino's close friend and colleague, Giovanni Falcone, is assassinated by the Sicilian Mafia, deepening his resolve to continue the fight.

Paolo Borsellino is assassinated by a car bomb planted by the Sicilian Mafia, just two months after the murder of his friend Giovanni Falcone.