Francesco Buhagiar
Maltese politician, 2nd Prime Minister
Born
September 7th, 1876
148 years ago
Died
June 27th, 1934
90 years ago — 57 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Malta
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Born in 1876, served as the second Prime Minister of Malta from 1921 to 1923. Established key policies for Malta's self-governance and contributed to the country's political landscape during a time of significant change. Focused on promoting social justice and education. Advocated for the development of local industries and infrastructure. His tenure laid groundwork for future political developments in Malta.
Served as the second Prime Minister of Malta
Contributed to Malta's political self-governance
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