Agatha Barbara
Agatha Barbara, (11 March 1923 – 4 February 2002)[1] was a Maltese politician. She was the first female President of Malta. She is the longest standing woman Member of Parliament in Maltese political history.
Agatha Barbara | |
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| 3rd President of Malta | |
| In office 15 February 1982 – 15 February 1987 | |
| Prime Minister | Dom Mintoff Karmenu Mifsud Bonnici |
| Preceded by | Albert Hyzler (Acting); Anton Buttigieg |
| Succeeded by | Paul Xuereb (Acting); Censu Tabone |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 March 1923 Żabbar, Malta |
| Died | 4 February 2002 (aged 78) Żabbar, Malta |
| Political party | Labour Party |
Agatha Barbara Media
Birthplace of Agatha Barbara in Żabbar
Memorial to Barbara in Żabbar
- MLT National Order of Merit BAR.svg
MLT National Order of Merit BAR
- MLT Malta Self-Government Re-introduction Seventy-Fifth Anniversary Medal ribbon.png
MLT Malta Self-Government Re-introduction Seventy-Fifth Anniversary Medal ribbon
- MLT Medal for Service to the Republic BAR.svg
MLT Medal for Service to the Republic BAR
- BUL Order Stara planina ribbon.svg
BUL Order Stara planina ribbon
DPRK ribbon bar - Order of National Flag 1st Class
- Nishan-e-Pakistan ribbon bar.svg
Nishan-e-Pakistan ribbon bar
References
- ↑ Rudolf, Uwe Jens; Berg, Warren G. (2010). Historical Dictionary of Malta. Scarecrow Press. p. 37. ISBN 978-0-8108-7390-2.