Guido de Marco
Maltese politician and former President
Born
1931
94 years ago
Died
August 12th, 2010
15 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Malta
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A lawyer and politician, served as the 6th President of Malta from 1999 to 2004. Held various governmental positions, including Minister of Foreign Affairs and Speaker of the House of Representatives. Contributed to Malta's accession to the European Union and played a significant role in shaping Malta's foreign policy. Advocated for democracy and human rights throughout the political career.
Served as President of Malta from 1999 to 2004
Held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs
Acted as Speaker of the House of Representatives
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