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Francesco Cossiga succeeded Sandro Pertini as President of Italy, serving from 1985 to 1992. Pertini's term ended on June 29, 1985, and Cossiga was elected by the Italian Parliament on July 2, 1985. Cossiga's presidency was marked by several significant events, including the fight against terrorism, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the end of the Cold War.