List of Presidents of Malta
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Eight people have served as President of Malta
since the office was established in 1974.
President of Malta
The President of Malta is the constitutional head of state of Malta.The President is appointed by a resolution of the House of Representatives of Malta for a five year term, taking an oath to "preserve, protect and defend" the Constitution....
since the office was established in 1974.
# | Picture | Name | Took Office | Left Office |
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1 | Sir Sir Sir is an honorific used as a title , or as a courtesy title to address a man without using his given or family name in many English speaking cultures... Anthony Mamo Anthony Mamo Sir Anthony Joseph Mamo, OBE, QC was the first President of Malta and previously served as the last Governor-General, representing Elizabeth II as Queen of Malta, when the country was a Commonwealth realm... |
13 December 1974 | 27 December 1976 | |
2 | Anton Buttiġieġ Anton Buttigieg Anton Buttigieg was a Maltese political figure and poet. He served as the second President of Malta from 1976 until 1981.-Early life:Anton Buttigieg was born in Qala, Gozo, on February 19, 1912, the third child of Salvatore and Concetta... |
27 December 1976 | 27 December 1981 | |
— | Albert Hyzler Albert Hyzler Albert Victor Hyzler was the son of Professor Giuseppe Hyzler, a medical doctor, and Marietta Muscat Fenech. He served as the Acting President of Malta from 27 December 1981 to 15 February 1982.... (acting) |
27 December 1981 | 15 February 1982 | |
3 | Agatha Barbara Agatha Barbara Agatha Barbara was a Maltese politician, having served as a Labour Member of Parliament and Minister, and President of Malta. She was the first and, to date, the only female President of Malta.-Early life:... |
15 February 1982 | 15 February 1987 | |
— | Paul Xuereb Paul Xuereb Paul Xuereb , was the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malta July, 1986 - February, 1987 and Acting President of Malta between February 16, 1987 - April 4, 1989.... (acting) |
15 February 1987 | 4 April 1989 | |
4 | Vincent Tabone | 4 April 1989 | 4 April 1994 | |
5 | Ugo Mifsud Bonnici Ugo Mifsud Bonnici Dr Ugo Mifsud Bonnici was the fifth President of Malta from 1994 to 1999.-Early life, education, and family:He was born in Cospicua as the son of Professor Carmelo Mifsud Bonnici LL.D and Maria Ross. He was educated at the Lyceum and the Royal University of Malta. He graduated as a Bachelor of... |
4 April 1994 | 4 April 1999 | |
6 | Guido de Marco Guido de Marco Guido de Marco was a Maltese politician, who served as the sixth President of Malta from 1999 to 2004. A noted statesman and lawmaker, de Marco also served as Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of the Interior, Justice, and Minister for Foreign Affairs.He is widely regarded as one of the great... |
4 April 1999 | 4 April 2004 | |
7 | Edward Fenech Adami Eddie Fenech Adami Edward “Eddie” Fenech Adami is a Maltese politician who was Prime Minister of Malta from 1987 until 1996 and again from 1998 until 2004... |
4 April 2004 | 4 April 2009 | |
8 | George Abela George Abela George Abela is a Maltese politician who has been President of Malta since April 2009.-Early life:Abela was born in Qormi, Malta, to George and Ludgarda née Debono. He attended the local primary school in Qormi, and the Lyceum in Hamrun. In 1965 he enrolled in the University of Malta, where he... |
4 April 2009 | Incumbent | |
See also
- President of MaltaPresident of MaltaThe President of Malta is the constitutional head of state of Malta.The President is appointed by a resolution of the House of Representatives of Malta for a five year term, taking an oath to "preserve, protect and defend" the Constitution....
- Prime Minister of MaltaPrime Minister of MaltaThe Prime Minister of Malta is the Head of Government of Malta.-Establishment of the office and developments:The office of "Head of Ministry" was created as soon as Malta was granted autonomous government in 1921. The 1921 constitution was suspended twice before being revoked...
- Government of MaltaGovernment of MaltaThe Government of Malta is the executive branch of Malta. It is made up of the Cabinet and the Parliamentary Secretaries. The Prime Minister is appointed by the President of Malta, with the President making his or her decision based on the situation within the Maltese parliament. The Prime...
- House of Representatives of MaltaHouse of Representatives of MaltaThe House of Representatives is the unicameral legislature of Malta and a component of the Parliament of Malta.The House is composed of an odd number of members elected for a five year term...
- List of heads of state of Malta