Paul Xuereb

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Paul Xuereb
Acting President of the Republic of Malta
In office February 16, 1987 – April 4, 1989
Preceded by	Agatha Barbara
Succeeded by	Vincent Tabone
Born	July 21, 1924
Died	September 6, 1994

Paul Xuereb (21 July 1923 - 6 September 1994), Maltese political figure and writer. He was Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malta July, 1986 - February, 1987. Xuereb was acting president of Malta February 16, 1987 - April 4, 1989.

As Malta's Head of State for two years, he is sometimes listed as a President or President ad interim, but was never officially sworn in as one. Years after his death, his wife Edwidge said on local television that her husband's wish was to be considered as president rather than "acting president".

Paul Xuereb was also a well-known writer.

Preceded by Agatha Barbara

President of Malta 1987–1989 (acting)

Succeeded by Ċensu Tabone

v • d • e Presidents of Malta Anthony Mamo • Anton Buttigieg • Albert Hyzler* • Agatha Barbara • Paul Xuereb* • Ċensu Tabone • Ugo Mifsud Bonnici • Guido de Marco • Eddie Fenech Adami * denotes acting