Politician, educationalist, merchant, religious, these were some of the attributes of a well know personality of the mid-19th century Alfonso Maria Galea who, born in Valletta in 1861, made Sliema his permanent residence and then enshrined a place in Sliema's history when he founded the Salesian Boy's Institute.
"Is-Sur Fons", as he was better know, did not hesitate to pour out his knowledge to the masses in order to enlighten those who, though no fault of theirs, were oblivious and ignorant.
Himself a successful businessman, he demonstrated a deep sense of religion, contributing towards financing the establishment of the Good Shepherd Convent in Balzan and founding a Girl's Oratory in Sliema, administered by the Franciscan Sisters. Further more he was the "tour de force" as administrator in the massive work undertaken by Zammit Sisters in the construction of the Blue Sisters Hospital with whom he cooperated to ensure the project being brought to functioning. Even A public figure, he did not forget his compatriots when he entered politics and became a senator.
Marrying Elizabeth Asphar at 32 years of age, he fathered five children. One of his daughters entered religion as a Good Shepherd nun.
President of the Anglo-Maltese Bank, he served as treasurer of the Bishop's Curia of the Poor Clares of St. Julians.
In the field of Maltese literature he was best known for the series of books consisting of well over 150 which he edited along the years, between 1899 and 1915. These series of books, entitled "Il-Mogħdija taż-Żmien". He translated into Maltese, Manzoni's "I Promessi Sposi" and several Biblical books, including those of Job, Isaiah and the Psalms.
Whatever the qualities of is-Sur Fons's capabilities, nothing will stand out so markedly as his brilliant conception of the foundation of the Salesian Don Bosco Institute, for which he not only donated land, and also built therein a civic hall, a playground, a games room and an oratory.
Is-Sur Fons died on July 30, 1941, aged 80, at the Bon Pastur's Convent, where he had settled the previous June as a refugee during the Second World War.
"Is-Sur Fons", as he was better know, did not hesitate to pour out his knowledge to the masses in order to enlighten those who, though no fault of theirs, were oblivious and ignorant.
Himself a successful businessman, he demonstrated a deep sense of religion, contributing towards financing the establishment of the Good Shepherd Convent in Balzan and founding a Girl's Oratory in Sliema, administered by the Franciscan Sisters. Further more he was the "tour de force" as administrator in the massive work undertaken by Zammit Sisters in the construction of the Blue Sisters Hospital with whom he cooperated to ensure the project being brought to functioning. Even A public figure, he did not forget his compatriots when he entered politics and became a senator.
Marrying Elizabeth Asphar at 32 years of age, he fathered five children. One of his daughters entered religion as a Good Shepherd nun.
President of the Anglo-Maltese Bank, he served as treasurer of the Bishop's Curia of the Poor Clares of St. Julians.
In the field of Maltese literature he was best known for the series of books consisting of well over 150 which he edited along the years, between 1899 and 1915. These series of books, entitled "Il-Mogħdija taż-Żmien". He translated into Maltese, Manzoni's "I Promessi Sposi" and several Biblical books, including those of Job, Isaiah and the Psalms.
Whatever the qualities of is-Sur Fons's capabilities, nothing will stand out so markedly as his brilliant conception of the foundation of the Salesian Don Bosco Institute, for which he not only donated land, and also built therein a civic hall, a playground, a games room and an oratory.
Is-Sur Fons died on July 30, 1941, aged 80, at the Bon Pastur's Convent, where he had settled the previous June as a refugee during the Second World War.
Politician, educationalist, merchant, religious, these were some of the attributes of a well know personality of the mid-19th century Alfonso Maria Galea who, born in Valletta in 1861, made Sliema his permanent residence and then enshrined a place in Sliema's history when he founded the Salesian Boy's Institute.
"Is-Sur Fons", as he was better know, did not hesitate to pour out his knowledge to the masses in order to enlighten those who, though no fault of theirs, were oblivious and ignorant.
Himself a successful businessman, he demonstrated a deep sense of religion, contributing towards financing the establishment of the Good Shepherd Convent in Balzan and founding a Girl's Oratory in Sliema, administered by the Franciscan Sisters. Further more he was the "tour de force" as administrator in the massive work undertaken by Zammit Sisters in the construction of the Blue Sisters Hospital with whom he cooperated to ensure the project being brought to functioning. Even A public figure, he did not forget his compatriots when he entered politics and became a senator.
Marrying Elizabeth Asphar at 32 years of age, he fathered five children. One of his daughters entered religion as a Good Shepherd nun.
President of the Anglo-Maltese Bank, he served as treasurer of the Bishop's Curia of the Poor Clares of St. Julians.
In the field of Maltese literature he was best known for the series of books consisting of well over 150 which he edited along the years, between 1899 and 1915. These series of books, entitled "Il-Mogħdija taż-Żmien". He translated into Maltese, Manzoni's "I Promessi Sposi" and several Biblical books, including those of Job, Isaiah and the Psalms.
Whatever the qualities of is-Sur Fons's capabilities, nothing will stand out so markedly as his brilliant conception of the foundation of the Salesian Don Bosco Institute, for which he not only donated land, and also built therein a civic hall, a playground, a games room and an oratory.
Is-Sur Fons died on July 30, 1941, aged 80, at the Bon Pastur's Convent, where he had settled the previous June as a refugee during the Second World War.
"Is-Sur Fons", as he was better know, did not hesitate to pour out his knowledge to the masses in order to enlighten those who, though no fault of theirs, were oblivious and ignorant.
Himself a successful businessman, he demonstrated a deep sense of religion, contributing towards financing the establishment of the Good Shepherd Convent in Balzan and founding a Girl's Oratory in Sliema, administered by the Franciscan Sisters. Further more he was the "tour de force" as administrator in the massive work undertaken by Zammit Sisters in the construction of the Blue Sisters Hospital with whom he cooperated to ensure the project being brought to functioning. Even A public figure, he did not forget his compatriots when he entered politics and became a senator.
Marrying Elizabeth Asphar at 32 years of age, he fathered five children. One of his daughters entered religion as a Good Shepherd nun.
President of the Anglo-Maltese Bank, he served as treasurer of the Bishop's Curia of the Poor Clares of St. Julians.
In the field of Maltese literature he was best known for the series of books consisting of well over 150 which he edited along the years, between 1899 and 1915. These series of books, entitled "Il-Mogħdija taż-Żmien". He translated into Maltese, Manzoni's "I Promessi Sposi" and several Biblical books, including those of Job, Isaiah and the Psalms.
Whatever the qualities of is-Sur Fons's capabilities, nothing will stand out so markedly as his brilliant conception of the foundation of the Salesian Don Bosco Institute, for which he not only donated land, and also built therein a civic hall, a playground, a games room and an oratory.
Is-Sur Fons died on July 30, 1941, aged 80, at the Bon Pastur's Convent, where he had settled the previous June as a refugee during the Second World War.
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