She was the first woman to hold the office of President of Malta .
Agatha Barbara ( 11 March 1923 -- 4 February 2002 ) was a Maltese politician , having served as a Labour Member of Parliament and Minister .
Agatha Barbara was the first politician to hold the office of President of Maltese .
Agatha Barbara ( 11 March 1923 -- 4 February 2002 ) was a Maltese politician , having served as a Labour Member of Parliament and Minister .