Adolfo Canepa

Chief Minister of Gibraltar (born 1940)

Adolfo John Canepa, CMG, OBE, GMH (born 17 December 1940)[1] is a Gibraltarian politician. He was the Leader of the Opposition. He was the Chief Minister of Gibraltar from 8 December 1987 to 25 March 1988. He was also the leader of the Association for the Advancement of Civil Rights (AACR).


Adolfo Canepa

2nd Speaker of the Gibraltar Parliament
In office
21 December 2011 – 2019
Preceded byHaresh Budhrani
Succeeded byMelvyn Farrell
4th Mayor of Gibraltar
In office
2 April 2014 – 4 April 2017
Preceded byAnthony Lima
Succeeded byKaiane Aldorino
In office
1976–1978
Preceded byAlfred J. Vasquez
Succeeded byHorace J. Zammit
3rd Chief Minister of Gibraltar
In office
8 December 1987 – 25 March 1988
MonarchElizabeth II
Preceded bySir Joshua Hassan
Succeeded byJoe Bossano
Personal details
Born (1940-12-17) 17 December 1940 (age 83)
London, United Kingdom
NationalityBritish (Gibraltarian)
Political partyIndependent
AACR
Spouse(s)Julie
Children3
ResidenceGibraltar
ProfessionTeacher

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