Anthony Mamo
Maltese chief judge and first President of the republic
About Anthony Mamo
Lived 1909 – 2008 (aged 99). Anthony Mamo was a Maltese judge, lawyer and politician.
Anthony Joseph Mamo (9 January 1909 – 1 May 2008) was the first president of Malta and before that was the last governor-general of the State of Malta before the country became a republic. He was also the first Maltese citizen to be appointed Governor-General, and before independence, was briefly acting governor.
Biography
Mamo was born in the town of Birkirkara He was in private practice a year before joining the civil service. From 1943, Mamo was a professor of criminal law at the University of Malta.
Honours Companion of Honour of the National Order of Merit (06.04.90) by right as a former President of Malta Commonwealth of Nations : Officer of the Order of the British Empire (1955 or 1957), Knight Bachelor (1957 or 1959)
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Who was Anthony Mamo?
Maltese chief judge and first President of the republic (1909-2008)
When was Anthony Mamo born?
Anthony Mamo was born on 9 January 1909 in Birkirkara.
When did Anthony Mamo die?
Anthony Mamo died on 1 May 2008 in Mosta.
What was Anthony Mamo's occupation?
Anthony Mamo was a judge, lawyer and politician.
What nationality was Anthony Mamo?
Anthony Mamo was Maltese.
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