The governor-general of Malta () was the official representative of Elizabeth II, Queen of Malta, in the State of Malta from 1964 to 1974. This office replaced that of the governor, and it was replaced by that of president upon the proclamation of the Republic of Malta on 13 December 1974.
List of governors-general (1964–1974) The governor-general of Malta was the representative of the monarch in Malta and exercised most of the powers of the monarch. The governor-general was appointed for an indefinite term, serving at the pleasure of the monarch. The governor-general was appointed solely on the advice of the Cabinet of Malta without the involvement of the British government. In the event of a vacancy, the chief justice served as the officer administering the government.
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PortraitGovernor-generalTerm of officeMonarchPrime ministerTook officeLeft officeTime in office1Sir Maurice Dorman 1964 1971Elizabeth IIBorg Olivier Mintoff2Anthony Mamo 1971 1971Elizabeth IIMintoff 1971 1974
See also List of governors of Malta List of presidents of Malta List of prime ministers of Malta Lists of incumbents
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