Set the scene.
Born in Qala in 1912, Anton Buttigieg trained as a lawyer. He also worked in journalism and wrote poetry.
Here’s the twist.
He became Malta’s second President in December 1976, serving until 1981. His autobiography Toni tal-Baħri won a literary award in 1979.
Why it still matters.
An official portrait captures one role at one moment. A poem or autobiography offers another viewpoint: history gets richer when you read beyond a person’s job title.
🧠 One to think about +
What does this story change about the way you see Malta today? Pick one detail you’d tell a friend — then check its source below.
