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Adolfo Canepa
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Adolfo John Canepa, CMG, OBE, GMH (born 17 December 1940)[1] is a Gibraltarian politician. He has dedicated most of his life to politics and the development of Gibraltar, having served both as Leader of the Opposition and as Chief Minister of Gibraltar from 8 December 1987 to 25 March 1988. During this period he was also the leader of the Association for the Advancement of Civil Rights (AACR).[2] He is a former Speaker of the Gibraltar Parliament.
Quick Facts Speaker of the Gibraltar Parliament, Preceded by ...
Adolfo Canepa | |
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Speaker of the Gibraltar Parliament | |
In office 21 December 2011 – 19 November 2019 | |
Preceded by | Haresh Budhrani |
Succeeded by | Melvyn Farrell |
Mayor of Gibraltar | |
In office 2 April 2014 – 4 April 2017 | |
Preceded by | Anthony Lima |
Succeeded by | Kaiane Aldorino |
In office 22 April 1976 – 31 December 1978 | |
Preceded by | Alfred J. Vasquez |
Succeeded by | Horace J. Zammit |
Chief Minister of Gibraltar | |
In office 8 December 1987 – 25 March 1988 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Preceded by | Sir Joshua Hassan |
Succeeded by | Joe Bossano |
Personal details | |
Born | (1940-12-17) 17 December 1940 (age 83) London, United Kingdom |
Nationality | British (Gibraltarian) |
Political party | Independent AACR |
Spouse | Julie |
Children | 3 |
Residence | Gibraltar |
Profession | Teacher |
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