Joshua Hassan
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Sir Joshua Hassan GBE KCMG LVO (1915 - 1997) was twice Chief Minister of Gibraltar. His first term of office lasted from 11 August 1964 to 6 August 1969, and his second from 25 June 1972 to 8 December 1987. He was leader of the Association for the Advancement of Civil Rights and is seen as the key figure in the civil rights movement. He was also a successful lawyer, and his chambers Hassan's is now the largest in Gibraltar.
He was born to a Jewish family, originally from Turkey, and was a Socialist in his youth.
| Preceded by — |
Chief Minister of Gibraltar 1964–1969 |
Succeeded by Robert Peliza |
| Preceded by Robert Peliza |
Chief Minister of Gibraltar 1972–1987 |
Succeeded by Adolfo Canepa |
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