Anthony Mamo

Sir Anthony Joseph Mamo, KUOM OBE QC (9 January 1909 – 1 May 2008) was the first President of Malta and previously served as the last Governor-General of the State of Malta before the country became a republic. He was also the first Maltese citizen to be appointed Governor-General, and before independence, briefly served as acting Governor.

His Excellency

Sir Anthony Mamo

KUOM OBE QC
1st President of Malta
In office
13 December 1974 – 27 December 1976
Prime MinisterDom Mintoff
Preceded byElizabeth II
as Queen of Malta
Himself
as Governor General of Malta
Succeeded byAnton Buttigieg
2nd Governor General of Malta
In office
4 July 1971 – 13 December 1974
MonarchElizabeth II
Prime MinisterDom Mintoff
Preceded byMaurice Dorman
Succeeded byHimself
as President of Malta
Personal details
Born9 January 1909
Birkirkara, Malta
Died1 May 2008(2008-05-01) (aged 99)
Mosta, Malta
Political partyIndependent
Spouse(s)Margaret Agius
(1939-2002; her death)
Children3

Early life
The house were Anthony Mamo was born. A plaque commemorates this on the façade

Mamo was born in the town of Birkirkara, the son of Joseph Mamo and Carla Brincat. He was educated at the University of Malta where he earned a bachelor's degree in 1931 and his law degree in 1934. He was in private practice for a year before joining the civil service. He served as Crown Counsel from 1942 and later became attorney general.[1]

Political career
Memorial monument found at the back of St Helen's Basilica, Birkirkara

Mamo was never involved directly in politics. He was appointed as Chief Justice of Malta in 1957 where he served until 1971 when he was appointed as the first Maltese Governor-General. He served in that position until 13 December 1974, when Malta was proclaimed a republic. He served as president from that date until he was succeeded by Anton Buttigieg on 27 December 1976.[1]

Honours

National Honours

Commonwealth Honours

Family

Mamo was married to Lady Margaret (née Agius) from 1939 until her death in 2002. They had three children; Josephine (married to Victor E. Tortell), Monica (married to George Pisani) and John (married to Tessa née' Scicluna).

Death

Mamo died on 1 May 2008 at the age of 99, at Casa Arkati Home for Elderly.[2][1]

References
  1. Sir Anthony Mamo: State funeral tomorrow; The Times of Malta, 1 May 2008
  2. https://www.timesofmalta.com/mobile/articles/view/20080502/local/maltas-first-president-dies-aged-99.206389
Government offices
Preceded by
Sir Maurice Dorman		 Governor-General of Malta
1971–1974		 Succeeded by
himself (as President of Malta)
Political offices
Preceded by
Elizabeth II (as Queen of Malta)		 President of Malta
1974–1976		 Succeeded by
Anton Buttigieg
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