Ċensu Tabone

Maltese politician and general, 4th President

Ċensu Tabone - Maltese politician and general, 4th President
Born

March 30th, 1913
111 years ago

Died

March 14th, 2012
13 years ago — 98 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Malta

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Served as the 4th President of Malta from 1989 to 1994. Contributed to the country’s political landscape during a significant time of transition. Engaged in military service and held various other governmental positions, including that of Minister for Education. Actively involved in diplomacy and international relations, representing Malta on various platforms.

Served as 4th President of Malta

Held the position of Minister for Education

Participated in shaping Malta's foreign policy

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