Fabian Picardo
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| The Honourable Fabian Picardo MP |
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| 7th Chief Minister of Gibraltar | |
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| Assumed office 9 December 2011 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor | Adrian Johns |
| Preceded by | Peter Caruana |
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| Born | 1972 (age 40–41) |
| Political party | Gibraltar Socialist Labour Party |
| Alma mater | Oriel College, Oxford |
| Website | Official website |
The Hon. Fabian Picardo (born 1972) is a Gibraltarian politician and barrister. In April 2011, he was elected as leader of the Gibraltar Socialist Labour Party, replacing long term leader Joe Bossano. In December 2011, he was elected Chief Minister of Gibraltar, replacing Peter Caruana.
Picardo was born and schooled in Gibraltar. In 1993, he graduated with a degree in Jurisprudence from Oriel College, Oxford University. He attended the Inns of Court School of Law at Gray's Inn and was called to the Bar in 1994.[2]
In 1991, he was one of the founders of the Gibraltar National Party (now the Gibraltar Liberal Party).[3][4] However, in 2003 he left the Liberal Party and joined the Gibraltar Socialist Labour Party.[3]
See also [edit]
References [edit]
- ^ "Fabian Picardo's Facebook profile".
- ^ Hassans. "Our People: Fabian Picardo".
- ^ a b Oliva, Paco (1 de noviembre de 2011). "Picardomania". Gibraltar Chronicle (Gibraltar). Retrieved 2011-12-10.
- ^ Kellermann, Anja. A New New English: language, politics, and identity in Gibraltar. p. 34.
External links [edit]
- Gibraltar profile. Chief minister: Fabian Picardo at BBC News.
- Fabián Picardo, nuevo primer ministro de Gibraltar (Spanish)
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| Preceded by Joe Bossano |
Leader of the Gibraltar Socialist Labour Party 2011–present |
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| Preceded by Peter Caruana |
Chief Minister of Gibraltar 2011–present |
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