List Of Monarchs Of Malta
The Mediterranean islands of Malta and Gozo have been ruled by Phoenician, Byzantine and Roman aristocrats, before passing to various European monarchies. Foreign monarchical rule over Malta lasted a total of 874 years. The Crown of Malta was "patriated" for the first time in 1964, with the achievement of Independence.
The history, languages and culture of Malta and Sicily share many key events, including occupation by the Fatimids and liberation by Roger I of Sicily in 1090. The islands parted ways in a decisive and permanent manner in 1799, when Malta became a British Crown colony. British rule over Malta lasted 165 years and for a further 10 years, Malta remained a Commonwealth realm. Malta adopted a Republican constitution in 1974 and joined the European Union on May 1, 2004.
Read more about List Of Monarchs Of Malta: Kingdom of Sicily, Knights Hospitaller (1530–1798), France, Crown of Malta (1964–1974)
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