Joshua Hassan
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1st & 3rd Chief Minister of Gibraltar
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| In office 11 August 1964 – 6 August 1969 |
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| Preceded by | None |
| Succeeded by | Sir Robert Peliza |
| In office 25 June 1972 – 8 December 1987 |
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| Preceded by | Sir Robert Peliza |
| Succeeded by | Adolfo Canepa |
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| Born | 21 August 1915 Gibraltar |
| Died | 1 July 1997 (aged 81) Gibraltar |
| Political party | Association for the Advancement of Civil Rights |
| Religion | Jewish |
Sir Joshua Abraham Hassan GBE KCMG LVO (August 21, 1915 - 1 July 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 Hassans is now the largest in Gibraltar.
He was born to a Jewish family, originally from Turkey, and was a Socialist in his youth.
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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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