Karl Chircop facts for kids
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Karl Chircop
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| Member of Parliament | |
| In office 5 December 1996 – 12 October 2008 |
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| Succeeded by | Gino Cauchi |
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| Born | 7 August 1965 Ħ'Attard, Malta |
| Died | 12 October 2008 (aged 43) London, United Kingdom |
| Political party | Labour (PL) |
| Spouse | Adriana |
| Children | Jan Francesca Christian Keith |
| Residences | Gudja, Malta |
| Profession | Medical Doctor |
Karl Chircop (born August 7, 1965 – died October 12, 2008) was a kind family doctor and a well-known Maltese politician. He was a Member of Parliament for the Malta Labour Party from 1996 until 2008. During his time, he also served as a special spokesperson for important topics like health.
Karl Chircop's Journey in Politics
Karl Chircop started his political path in the Labour Party's youth group. This group was called the Labour Youth Forum. He first ran in the national elections in 1996.
He was elected as a Member of Parliament when he was 31 years old. He continued to be chosen by the people in every election after that. This showed how much people trusted him.
His Role in Government
When the Labour Party was in charge from 1996 to 1998, Karl Chircop had an important role. He was part of the Council of Europe. This is a group that works to protect human rights and democracy across Europe.
He worked in committees that focused on social and economic issues. He even led the Maltese team there, helping to represent Malta on the international stage.
Remembering Karl Chircop
Karl Chircop turned 43 years old on August 7, 2008. A few days later, he became very ill. He was first taken to Mater Dei Hospital in Malta.
Later, he was moved to a special hospital in London, United Kingdom. Sadly, on October 12, 2008, he passed away. His funeral was held in Paola, Malta on October 18, 2008.
