Sir Anthony Mamo (born 1909) was the first President of Malta when the country became a republic on December 13th, 1974, and held the office until 1976. He was previously Governor-General, representing Elizabeth II as Queen of Malta, when the country was a Commonwealth realm. He was also the first Maltese citizen to be appointed Governor-General, and before independence, briefly served as acting Governor. 1909 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... The office of the President of Malta, known in Maltese as President ta Malta, came into being on 13th December 1974, when Malta became a republic within the Commonwealth. ... In a broad definition a republic is a state whose political organization rests on the principle that the citizens or electorate constitute the ultimate root of legitimacy and sovereignty. ... December 13 is the 347th day of the year (348th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1974 is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). ... 1976 (MCMLXXVI) is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... Governor-General (or Governor General) is a term used both historically and currently to designate the appointed representative of a head of state or their government for a particular territory, historically in a colonial context, but no longer necessarily in that form. ... Elizabeth II in an official portrait as Queen of Canada (on the occasion of her Golden Jubilee in 2002, wearing the Sovereigns badges of the Order of Canada and the Order of Military Merit) Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary) (born 21 April 1926), styled HM The... A Commonwealth Realm is any one of the 16 sovereign states of the Commonwealth that recognise Queen Elizabeth II as their Queen and head of state. ...

Sir Anthony Mamo was born at Birkirkara on January 9, 1909. He was educated at the Archbishop's Seminary and later at the Royal University of Malta where, in 1931, he graduated as Bachelor of Arts (B.A) and in 1934, as Doctor of Laws (LL.D). As the first student in the course he was awarded the Government "Travelling Scholarship" and the "Bugeja Scholarship". Birkirkara (or BKara) is a town of 25,000 inhabitants in central Malta. ... January 9 is the 9th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1909 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1931 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... A Bachelor of Arts (B.A. or A.B., from the Latin Artium Baccalaureus) is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for a course or program in the arts and/or sciences. ... 1934 (MCMXXXIV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Legum Doctor (English: Doctor of Laws; abbreviated to LL.D.) In the UK, Australia and New Zealand, the LL.D. is a higher doctorate usually awarded on the basis of exceptionally insightful and distinctive publications, containing significant and original contributions to the science or study of law. ...

Sir Anthony had been in private practice as an advocate for just over a year when he made the Public Service his career. In October 1936, he was appointed member of the Commission which, under the chairmanship of Judge Harding, was entrusted with the task of preparing a Revised Edition of all the Laws of Malta. This task took six years to complete.

In the meantime the World War II broke out and, although the Commission's work was carried on, Sir Anthony like so many others, gave his services for refugee work and the welfare of those hit by war. World War II was a truly global conflict with many facets: immense human suffering, fierce indoctrinations, and the use of new, extremely devastating weapons such as the atom bomb. ...

In 1942 Dr. Mamo entered the Attorney-General's Office as one of the Crown Counsel. Here he occupied in succession all the grades, until he himself became Attorney-General in 1955. This article is about the year. ... 1955 (MCMLV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In 1947 Malta was once again granted a Constitution with a Maltese Government responsible for internal affairs and Sir Anthony served under four Prime Ministers - Sir Paul Boffa, Dr. Enrico Mizzi, Dr. Giorgio Borg Olivier and Mr. Dom Mintoff - as chief legal adviser to them personally and their Cabinets. In this capacity he accompanied all Ministerial delegations for discussions and negotiations with the British Government. 1947 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Dominic Mintoff (born August 6 1916 in Cospicua) was Prime Minister of Malta under British colonial rule, between 1955 and 1958, and then after independence, serving between 1971 and 1984. ...

From 1943 Sir Anthony was Professor of Criminal Law at the University of Malta up to 1957 when he was appointed Chief Justice and President of the Court of Appeal. In 1964 Sir Anthony became the first President of the New Constitutional Court and in 1967 he became also the first President of the new Court of Criminal Appeals. 1943 is a common year starting on Friday. ... Criminal law (also known as penal law) is the body of law that punishes criminals for committing offences against the state. ... The University of Malta is the highest teaching institution in the Republic of Malta. ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Sir Anthony was awarded the O.B.E in 1957 and a Knight-hood in 1959. In 1955 he was appointed Honorary Q.C. for Malta. 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1955 (MCMLV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Towards the end of June 1962, when Admiral Sir Guy Grantham ended his term as governor, the Queen, acting on the advice of the Prime Minister, Dr. Giorgio Borg Olivier, appointed Sir Anthony, Acting Governor pending the arrival of the new Governor, Sir Maurice Dorman. Since then, Sir Anthony acted on several occasions, first, as Governor's Deputy, and later, under the Malta Independence Constitution, as Acting Governor-General. On July 3, 1971 Sir Anthony was appointed first Maltese Governor-General. July 3 is the 184th day of the year (185th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 181 days remaining. ... 1971 is a common year starting on Friday (click for link to calendar). ...

He held office as the first President of Malta between December 13, 1974 and December 26, 1976. December 13 is the 347th day of the year (348th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1974 is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). ... December 26 is the 360th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, 361st in leap years. ... 1976 (MCMLXXVI) is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ...

Sir Anthony was for many years President of the Council and Pro-Chancellor of the University of Malta and in recognition of his services, he was awarded the Honary Degree of Doctor of Literature (D.Litt). The University of Malta is the highest teaching institution in the Republic of Malta. ...

During his career, Sir Anthony has represented Malta at various international congresses and conferences.

Both he and Lady Mamo have sat on many committees and participated in various activities concerned with social welfare and in recognition of their services, Sir Anthony was appointed Knight of the Venerable Order of St. John and Lady Mamo was appointed Commander of the same Order.