Anton Cassar

Anton Cassar (1924 – 30 June 2014) was a Maltese journalist and editor, who founded L-Orizzont, a national daily newspaper, in 1962.[1] [2] Cassar also served as L-Orizzont's first editor.[1]

Cassar was born in Marsa, Malta, in 1924.[3] He started his career as a journalist at Il-Berqa in 1946.[1][2][3] He was awarded the Gold Award from the Institute of Maltese Journalists (IMJ) for his work.[1] He also received a lifetime achievement award from the National Book Council in 2013.[1]

Anton Cassar died on 30 June 2014, at the age of 90.[1]

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b c d e f "Veteran journalist Anton Cassar passes away, Founder and first editor of l-orizzont, Anton Cassar, dies at age 90". Malta Today. 2014-06-30. Retrieved 2014-07-29.
2. ^ a b "Veteran journalist Anton Cassar passes away". Times of Malta. 2014-06-30. Retrieved 2014-07-29.
3. ^ a b "Veteran journalist Anton Cassar dies". Malta Independent. 2014-06-30. Retrieved 2014-07-29.

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