William Savona
Maltese politician (1865–1937) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Savona (7 January 1865 – 18 January 1937) was a Maltese politician. He was the first leader and the founder of the Maltese Labour Party from 1925 to 1927, served as Minister for post, customs, agriculture and fisheries 1922–23. He resigned his position of Partit Laburista in 1927, and was succeeded by Colonel Michael Dundon MD.
Quick Facts Leader of the Labour Party, Succeeded by ...
William (Willie) Savona | |
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Leader of the Labour Party | |
In office 30 August 1925 – 16 August 1927 | |
Succeeded by | Michael Dundon |
Minister for Post, Customs, Agriculture and Fisheries | |
In office April 1922 – 2 January 1924 | |
Monarch | George V |
Personal details | |
Born | (1865-01-07)7 January 1865 Valletta, Crown Colony of Malta |
Died | 18 January 1937(1937-01-18) (aged 72) |
Political party | Labour (PL) |
Spouse | Nusa née Rosenbush |
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Jointed the RMA serving in France and Salonica during World War I, awarded the MBE.