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William Savona

1865 – 1937

Maltese politician

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About William Savona

Lived 1865 – 1937 (aged 72). William Savona was a politician and minister.

William Savona (7 January 1865 – 18 January 1937) was a Maltese politician. He was the first leader and the founder of the Maltese Labour Party from 1925 to 1927, served as Minister for post, customs, agriculture and fisheries 1922–23. He resigned his position of Partit Laburista in 1927, and was succeeded by Colonel Michael Dundon MD.

Jointed the RMA serving in France and Salonica during World War I, awarded the MBE.

Family Savona was the son of Sigismondo Savona. Savona was married to Nusa Rosenbush, and had at least two sons and four daughters.

Education Savona was educated at the Lyceum (Malta), and he later studied law at the University of Malta, graduating in 1886.

Political life In 1919 he joined the worker's movement becoming vice-president, later president, of the Camera del Lavoro (Labour Party). He was appointed Minister for post, customs, agriculture and fisheries in 1922–23. Savona remained active in politics until 1928.

Savona is buried at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery in Paola, the largest burial ground of Malta, where his father found his final resting place as well.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Crown Colony of Malta
Positions held
Member of the House of Representatives of Malta

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Savona?

Maltese politician (1865–1937)

When was William Savona born?

William Savona was born on 7 January 1865 in Valletta.

When did William Savona die?

William Savona died on 18 January 1937.

What was William Savona's occupation?

William Savona was a politician and minister.

What nationality was William Savona?

William Savona's recorded nationality: Crown Colony of Malta.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Savona

· Wikidata: Q2211038

· DBpedia: William Savona

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