Anthony Mamo

Maltese chief judge and first President of the republic (1909-2008)

Sir Anthony Joseph Mamo, KUOM OBE QC (9 January 1909 – 1 May 2008) was a Maltese politician. He was the first President of Malta. He was the last Governor-General of the State of Malta before the country became a republic.


Sir Anthony Mamo

1st President of Malta
In office
13 December 1974 – 27 December 1976
Prime MinisterDom Mintoff
Preceded byElizabeth II
as Queen of Malta
Himself
as Governor General of Malta
Succeeded byAnton Buttigieg
2nd Governor General of Malta
In office
4 July 1971 – 13 December 1974
MonarchElizabeth II
Prime MinisterDom Mintoff
Preceded byMaurice Dorman
Succeeded byHimself
as President of Malta
Personal details
Born9 January 1909
Birkirkara, Malta
Died1 May 2008(2008-05-01) (aged 99)
Mosta, Malta
Political partyIndependent
Spouse(s)Margaret Agius
(1939-2002; her death)
Children3

Mamo died on 1 May 2008 at the age of 99, at Casa Arkati Home for Elderly.[1]

References

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  1. "Malta's first President dies aged 99". Archived from the original on 2018-09-11. Retrieved 2019-08-17.