Captains Regent
Captains Regent are the two heads of state of the Republic of San Marino. They are elected every six months by the Grand and General Council, the country’s legislative body. Normally the Regents are chosen from parties in coalition and serve a six-month term. The investiture of the Captains Regent takes place on 1 April and 1 October every year. This tradition dates back at least to 1243.
Federico Pedini Amati, Former Co-Head of State, San Marino
He served as Captain Regent of San Marino for the term from 1 April 2008 to October 2008. As joint head of state according to the country’s constitution, he served together with Rosa Zafferani.
Rosa Zafferani, Former Co-Head of State, San Marino
She served as Captain Regent for the term April – October 2008. As joint head of state according to the country’s constitution, she served together with Federico Pedini Amati.
Previously, she had served as Captain Regent for the April-October 1999 period prior to reassuming the role from April 2008.