Lawrence Gonzi
Lawrence Gonzi, KUOM , is a Maltese statesman, retired Nationalist politician and lawyer, who served for twentyfive years in various critical roles in Maltese politics. Gonzi was Prime Minister of Malta from 2004 to 2013, and leader of the Nationalist Party. He also served as speaker of the House from 1988 to 1996, and Minister of Social Policy from 1998 to 2004, as well as Deputy Prime Minister from 1999 to 2004. He served in practically all positions in Parliament, being also Leader of the House, an MP and Leader of the Opposition.
Lawrence Gonzi was born on July 1, 1953, in Valletta, Malta, the son of Luigi Gonzi and Ines Gonzi . He is the grandnephew of Archbishop Mikiel Gonzi. His younger brother, Michael Gonzi, is a Nationalist backbencher. Gonzi spent his childhood years in the youth section of the local Catholic Action organisation, the Circolo Giovent Cattolica.
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