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George Borg

1887 – 1954

Maltese judge

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About George Borg

Lived 1887 – 1954 (aged 67). George Borg was a judge and politician.

Sir George Borg MBE (23 April 1887 – 29 June 1954) was a Maltese judge and politician. He was Chief Justice of Malta between 1940 and 1952.

Borg was educated at the universities of Malta and Catania. He became a solicitor in 1907 and was called to the bar in 1916. In 1932, he was elected to the Maltese Senate as a member of the Constitutional Party, and became a leader of the party after Lord Strickland's death in 1940.

Borg was appointed Chief Justice of Malta in 1941 and held the office until his retirement in 1952. He also received, on behalf of the Maltese people, the George Cross that was presented to the island nation in honour of their defence during the Siege of Malta in the Second World War.

For several years, Borg was also editor of The Malta Herald. He died in Valletta in 1954.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Crown Colony of Malta
Education
University of Catania, University of Malta
Awards
Member of the Order of the British Empire; Knight Bachelor; George Cross
Also known as
Sir George Borg

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Borg?

Maltese judge (1887-1954)

When was George Borg born?

George Borg was born on 23 April 1887 in Valletta.

When did George Borg die?

George Borg died on 29 June 1954.

What was George Borg's occupation?

George Borg was a judge and politician.

What nationality was George Borg?

George Borg's recorded nationality: Crown Colony of Malta.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Borg

· Wikidata: Q5537111

· DBpedia: George Borg (judge)

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