# Paul Boffa

_Prime Minister of Malta (1890-1962)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-10

> Sir Paul Boffa, OBE, was a Maltese politician and medical doctor who served as prime minister in the Colony of Malta after self-rule was reinstated by the British colonial authorities, following the end of the Second World War. He was created a Knight Bachelor by Queen Elizabeth II in 1956.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 30 June 1890 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q736796#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Birgu ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q736796#P19))
- **Died:** 6 July 1962 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q736796#P570))
- **Place of death:** Paola ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q736796#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Malta ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q736796#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q736796#P106))
- **Political party:** Labour Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q736796#P102))
- **Education:** University of Malta ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q736796#P69))
- **Positions held:** Prime Minister of Malta (4 November 1947 – 26 September 1950); Member of the House of Representatives of Malta ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q736796#P39))
- **Awards:** Officer of the Order of the British Empire; Knight Bachelor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q736796#P166))

## Questions

**When was Paul Boffa born?**  
Paul Boffa was born on 30 June 1890 in Birgu.

**What positions has Paul Boffa held?**  
Positions held by Paul Boffa include: Prime Minister of Malta (1947–1950); Member of the House of Representatives of Malta.

**Where did Paul Boffa study?**  
Paul Boffa was educated at University of Malta.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Paul Boffa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Boffa) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q736796](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q736796) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Pawlu Boffa.JPG by Stefan Bellini (CC0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pawlu_Boffa.JPG)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Paul Boffa". DigiNepal. Last updated 10 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/paul-boffa. Retrieved 10 November 2026.