Franco Luxardo

Franco Luxardo

entrepreneur Italy

Franco Luxardo, born in Zara, is the last surviving member of the Luxardo family, known for their iconic maraschino cherry liqueur production. After fleeing the devastation of World War II and the regime of Tito, he has dedicated his life to preserving the memory of the Italian exodus from the Dalmatian coast. As president of the Dalmata Society of Patriotic History and former mayor of the 'Free Municipality of Zara in Exile', Luxardo has been a prominent advocate for recognition of the struggles faced by Italian exiles. He currently lives in Padova, where he oversees the family business, Luxardo, which has successfully revived its operations in Italy.

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Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
19,311
Power
639$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Italy 1 8.00 0.03% +0% 60,461,826 19,311 $2,000,000 639$
Totals 1 60,461,826 19,311 $2,000,000 639$
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Recent Mentions

Italy Italy: Franco Luxardo is the last exile of the Luxardo family and has been a prominent figure in preserving the memory of the Italian exodus from Dalmatia. 8

Corriere della Sera: «Io, ultimo esule dei Luxardo. A Zara la nostra vecchia fabbrica del Maraschino è diventata un grand hotel Hyatt»