Joshua Hassan
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Sir Joshua Abraham Hassan (21 August 1915 – 1 July 1997), nicknamed "Salvador" (Saviour),[1] was a Gibraltarian politician, and first mayor and Chief Minister of Gibraltar for more than 20 years.[2]
Sir Joshua Hassan | |
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| 1st Chief Minister of Gibraltar | |
| In office 11 August 1964 – 6 August 1969 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor | Alfred Dudley Ward Gerald Lathbury Varyl Begg |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Sir Robert Peliza |
| In office 25 June 1972 – 8 December 1987 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor | Varyl Begg John Grandy Sir William Jackson Sir David Williams Sir Peter Terry |
| Deputy | Adolfo Canepa |
| Preceded by | Sir Robert Peliza |
| Succeeded by | Adolfo Canepa |
| 1st Mayor of Gibraltar | |
| In office 1955–1969 | |
| Preceded by | None |
| Succeeded by | William Thompson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joshua Abraham Hassan 21 August 1915 Gibraltar |
| Died | 1 July 1997 (aged 81) Gibraltar |
| Nationality | British (Gibraltarian) |
| Political party | AACR |
| Spouse(s) | Daniela Salazar (1945—1969) Marcelle Bensimon (1969—1997) |
| Relations | 4; including Marlene Nahon Fleur Hassan-Nahoum (daughters) |
| Children | 4 daughters |
| Profession | Lawyer |
References
- ↑ Edward G. Archer (2006). Gibraltar, identity and empire. Routledge. p. 80. ISBN 978-0-415-34796-9.
- ↑ Nash, Elizabeth (2 July 1997). "Obituary: Sir Joshua Hassan". The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/obituary-sir-joshua-hassan-1248542.html. Retrieved 23 November 2009.