Aug 27, 1795Senglea, MaltaDied on 13 Mar 1885 (aged 89)Virgo
About Giorgio Mitrovich
Giorgio Mitrovich (27 August 1795 – 13 March 1885) was a Maltese patriot and politician known for his role in the struggle for freedom of the press in Malta.
He was one of the founders of the Comitato Generale Maltese, and he co-authored a petition in 1832 which led to a new constitution in 1835.
He traveled to London multiple times to increase awareness of Maltese grievances, and his 1835 visit resulted in a Royal Commission recommending the abolition of press censorship, which was implemented in 1839.
He was briefly elected to the Council of Government in the 1850s.