Edward Magri

Edoardo (sive Edward) Magri (22 September 1908 – 14 October 1998) was a Maltese judge, and water polo player. On 14 July 1938, he married Gladys Muscat, and they had five children together: four sons, Antonio, Alessandro, Alberto (himself a judge), and Renato, and one daughter, Mariella. (Later University Students' Council (Malta)) for three years (1930-1933). Following his graduation, he entered private legal practice in a partnership with his older brother, Alberto Magri, who would also later become a judge. On an international level, he served on the organising committee for the 1965 Congresso Internazionale di Studi Giuridici in Malta. (these were his only Olympic Games). During this tournament, he played in two matches.

Magri was one of nine players who represented Malta in Amsterdam that year, alongside Harry Bonavia, Meme Busietta, Victor Busietta, Louis Darmanin, Francisco Nappa, Victor Pace, Turu Rizzo, and Roger Vella.

Writing career Magri was a Maltese author who published in both Maltese and Italian between 1936 and 1960, contributing to various fields including culture, sociology, law, and history. Due to limited media coverage during his active years and minimal promotion beyond professional networks, his publications remained somewhat obscure, with most surviving copies now held in private collections and university libraries.

Most of Magri's publications, including drafts and lesser-known manuscripts, are preserved at the University of Malta Library, with many of them remaining uncatalogued and inaccessible to the public. This archival status has contributed to the relatively low visibility of his contributions in contemporary scholarship.