births
August 27, 1795
Giorgio Mitrovich, Maltese politician (died 1885)
Giorgio Mitrovich
Giorgio Mitrovich 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.
August 27
August 27 is the 239th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 126 days remain until the end of the year.