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Agatha Barbara

Maltese politician (1923-2002)

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Agatha Barbara, was a Maltese politician, having served as a Labour Member of Parliament and Minister. She was the first woman to serve as president of Malta, and remains the longest-serving woman Member of Parliament in Maltese political history.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Żabbar wd
Died
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Place of death
Żabbar wd
Citizenship
Malta wd
Occupation
politician, teacher wd
Political party
Labour Party wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Malta (15 February 1982 – 15 February 1987)
  • minister of labor (1974–1981)
  • Minister for Education and Employment (1971–1976)
  • Minister for Education and Employment (1955–1958)
  • Member of the House of Representatives of Malta

Awards wd

  • National Maltese Order of Merit (1990)
  • honorary doctor of the Beijing Normal University (1985)

Questions

When was Agatha Barbara born?
Agatha Barbara was born on 11 March 1923 in Żabbar.
What positions has Agatha Barbara held?
Positions held by Agatha Barbara include: President of Malta (1982–1987); minister of labor (1974–1981); Minister for Education and Employment (1971–1976); Minister for Education and Employment (1955–1958); Member of the House of Representatives of Malta.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Agatha Barbara · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q168387 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Ms Agatha Barbara.jpg by Department of Information, Malta (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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"Agatha Barbara". DigiNepal. Last updated 8 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/agatha-barbara. Retrieved 10 November 2026.

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