William Savona (7 January 1865 – 18 January 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 byMichael Dundon
Minister for Post, Customs, Agriculture and Fisheries
In office
April 1922 – 2 January 1924
MonarchGeorge V
Personal details
Born(1865-01-07)7 January 1865
Valletta, Crown Colony of Malta
Died18 January 1937(1937-01-18) (aged 72)
Political partyLabour (PL)
SpouseNusa née Rosenbush
Parent

Jointed the RMA serving in France and Salonica during World War I, awarded the MBE.

Family

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Savona was the son of Sigismondo Savona. Savona was married to Nusa Rosenbush, and had at least two sons and four daughters.

Education

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Savona was educated at the Lyceum (Malta), and he later studied law at the University of Malta, graduating in 1886.

Political life

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In 1919 he joined the worker's movement becoming vice-president, later president, of the Camera del Lavoro (Labour Party). He was appointed Minister for post, customs, agriculture and fisheries in 1922–23. Savona remained active in politics until 1928.

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Political offices
Preceded by
founded
Leader of the Malta Labour Party
1921–1927
Succeeded by