Anthony Mamo facts for kids
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Sir Anthony Mamo
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| 1st President of Malta | |
| In office 13 December 1974 – 27 December 1976 |
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| Prime Minister | Dom Mintoff |
| Preceded by | Elizabeth II as Queen of Malta |
| Succeeded by | Anton Buttigieg |
| 2nd Governor General of Malta | |
| In office 22 June 1971 – 13 December 1974 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Dom Mintoff |
| Preceded by | Maurice Dorman |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Chief Justice of Malta | |
| In office 1957–1971 |
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| Preceded by | Luigi Camilleri |
| Succeeded by | John Cremona |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 January 1909 Birkirkara, Malta |
| Died | 1 May 2008 (aged 99) Mosta, Malta |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse |
Margaret Agius
(m. 1939; died 2002) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Malta |
Sir Anthony Joseph Mamo (born January 9, 1909 – died May 1, 2008) was a very important person in Malta's history. He was the first ever President of Malta, which is like the head of the country. Before that, he was the last Governor-General of Malta. This means he was the Queen's representative in Malta before it became a republic. Sir Anthony was also the first Maltese person to hold the Governor-General position.
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Life and Early Career
Sir Anthony Mamo was born in Birkirkara, Malta. His parents were Joseph Mamo and Carla Brincat. He went to the University of Malta where he studied law. He earned his first degree in 1931 and became a lawyer in 1934.
After working as a lawyer for a short time, Sir Anthony decided to work for the government. In 1936, he joined a special group. This group was tasked with updating all the laws of Malta. This big job took six years to finish.
Working During World War II
During this time, World War II started. Even though the law work continued, Sir Anthony also helped people affected by the war. He worked to help refugees and those who were struggling because of the war.
Important Roles in Malta
Sir Anthony Mamo was never directly involved in politics. Instead, he focused on his legal career and public service.
Chief Justice of Malta
In 1957, he became the Chief Justice of Malta. This is the highest judge in the country. He served in this important role until 1971.
Governor-General of Malta
In 1971, Sir Anthony Mamo was appointed as the Governor-General of Malta. He was the first Maltese person to hold this position. The Governor-General represented the British Queen in Malta. He served as Governor-General until December 13, 1974.
First President of Malta
On December 13, 1974, Malta became a republic. This meant it was no longer under the British Crown. On this day, Sir Anthony Mamo became the very first President of Malta. He served as president until December 27, 1976, when Anton Buttigieg took over. In 1959, he was given the honour of being a Knight Bachelor.
Family Life and Legacy
Sir Anthony Mamo was married to Lady Margaret Agius. They got married in 1939 and were together until her death in 2002. They had three children: Josephine, Monica, and John.
Sir Anthony Mamo passed away on May 1, 2008, when he was 99 years old. He died at Casa Arkati in Mosta, Malta. A special cancer treatment center at Mater Dei Hospital was named after him. It is called the Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre.
Honours
Sir Anthony Mamo received several important honours during his life:
Malta : Companion of Honour of the National Order of Merit (1990) – He received this honour because he was a former President of Malta.- Commonwealth of Nations :
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire (1955)
- Knight Bachelor (1957)
Images for kids
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The house where Anthony Mamo was born. A plaque on the wall remembers this.
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A memorial monument found behind St Helen's Basilica in Birkirkara.
See also
In Spanish: Anthony Mamo para niños
