Giorgio Mitrovich

Maltese politician and public figure

Giorgio Mitrovich - Maltese politician and public figure
Born

August 27th, 1795
230 years ago

Died

March 13th, 1885
140 years ago — 89 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Malta

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Served as a prominent political figure in Malta during the 19th century. Engaged in various political activities and contributed to discussions on governance and law. Elected to the Legislative Assembly and actively participated in shaping Maltese politics. Advocated for civil rights, education reforms, and social issues relevant to the Maltese populace. His work laid the groundwork for subsequent political developments in Malta.

Elected member of the Legislative Assembly

Contributed to Maltese legal reforms

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