15th degree at 91 years: the retired doctor of the records

Leonardo Altobelli, at the age of 91, obtained the 15th graduation. In fact, on 24 October, at the law department of the University of Foggia, under the guidance of Professor Donatella Curtotti, you once again wore the laurel wreath.

15th degree for Leonardo Altobelli

This time, his goal was the criminology. The 15th degree was obtained within the course of Investigative sciences, an innovative addition to the Foggia University. Altobelli is originally from Troia, in the heart of Foggiano, a city that he even administered as mayor way back in 1984. For most of his life, he was a general practitioner, and continued to practice until he was 70 years old.

His career was extraordinarily prolific, enriched by a course of study exceptionally varied. His curriculum includes degrees in Law, Political Science, Literature, Philosophy, as well as a double degree in Pedagogy, Agriculture, Food Science and Technology, Tourism Science, History, Biotechnology and Archaeology. Furthermore, it can boast a master's degree in criminology and seven diplomas in areas such as social medicine, sports medicine, health law and general practice tutor, just to name a few.

His statements

"Even though I have become the oldest student in the world, now, after this fifteenth degree, I will stop“, Leonardo Altobelli told the ANSA agency. “I want to leave my contribution to future generations, explaining to them why I undertook this extraordinary academic journey. "

Altobelli will dedicate himself to writing, with the aim of sharing his vast knowledge and unique experience. Addressing young people, he states: “Love everything you do. Embrace your work with passion, smile and tranquility. I have always been passionate about studying, and this is why I define myself as a student of the world. "

The story of Leonardo Altobelli is a extraordinary example of perseverance, passion for learning and proving that education is ageless. His journey inspires and demonstrates that, even at an advanced age, it is possible to maintain an insatiable hunger for knowledge.