William Savona
William Savona (January 7, 1865 – January 18, 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.
William (Willie) Savona | |
|---|---|
| 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 – 02 January 1924 | |
| Monarch | George V of the United Kingdom |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 7, 1865 Valletta, Malta |
| Died | January 18, 1937 (aged 72) |
| Political party | Labour (PL) |
| Spouse(s) | Nusa née Rosenbush |
Jointed the RMA serving in France and Salonica during World War I, awarded the MBE.
Family
Savona is the son of Sigismondo Savona. Savona was married to Nusa Rosenbush, and had at least two sons and four daughters.
Education
Lyceum (Malta), University of Malta graduating in Law 1886.
Political life
In 1919 joined the worker's movement becoming vice-president, later president, of the Camera del Lavoro (Labour Party). Appointed Minister for post, customs, agriculture and fisheries 1922–23. Remained active in politics until 1928.
External links
- Labour Party website www.partitlaburista.org
- Search Malta www.searchmalta.com/surnames/savona/index.shtml
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by founded |
Leader of the Malta Labour Party 1921–1927 |
Succeeded by Michael Dundon |