# Alfred Sant

_Maltese writer, editor, politician_

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Last updated: 2026-11-10

> Alfred Sant, is a Maltese politician and a novelist. He led the Labour Party from 1992 to 2008 and served as Prime Minister of Malta between 1996 and 1998 and as Leader of the Opposition from 1992 to 1996 and from 1998 to 2008. 
Sant is an established writer and playwright and has published several books.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 28 February 1948 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q559545#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Pietà, Malta ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q559545#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Malta ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q559545#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; writer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q559545#P106))
- **Political party:** Labour Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q559545#P102))
- **Education:** Boston University; Harvard University; École nationale d'administration; Questrom School of Business; Harvard Business School ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q559545#P69))
- **Official website:** alfredsant.eu ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q559545#P856))
- **Positions held:** Member of the European Parliament (since 2 July 2019); Member of the European Parliament (1 July 2014 – 1 July 2019); Member of the House of Representatives of Malta (10 May 2008 – 7 January 2013); Member of the House of Representatives of Malta (24 May 2003 – 4 February 2008); Member of the House of Representatives of Malta (24 October 1998 – 10 March 2003); Leader of the Opposition (6 September 1998 – 5 June 2008); Member of the House of Representatives of Malta (5 December 1996 – 3 August 1998); Prime Minister of Malta (28 October 1996 – 6 September 1998); Member of the House of Representatives of Malta (4 April 1992 – 23 September 1996); Member of the House of Representatives of Malta (9 December 1987 – 20 January 1992) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q559545#P39))
- **Awards:** National Maltese Order of Merit; National Book Prize ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q559545#P166))
- **X (Twitter):** SantAlfred ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q559545#P2002))
- **Facebook:** alfredsantpage ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q559545#P2013))

## Questions

**When was Alfred Sant born?**  
Alfred Sant was born on 28 February 1948 in Pietà, Malta.

**What positions has Alfred Sant held?**  
Positions held by Alfred Sant include: Member of the European Parliament (since 2 July 2019); Member of the European Parliament (2014–2019); Member of the House of Representatives of Malta (2008–2013); Member of the House of Representatives of Malta (2003–2008); Member of the House of Representatives of Malta (1998–2003).

**Where did Alfred Sant study?**  
Alfred Sant was educated at Boston University, Harvard University, École nationale d'administration, Questrom School of Business.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Alfred Sant](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Sant) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q559545](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q559545) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Alfred Sant.jpg by Nevborg (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Alfred_Sant.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Alfred Sant". DigiNepal. Last updated 10 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/alfred-sant. Retrieved 10 November 2026.