He was born in Siġġiewi and spent his early childhood in that locality until 1901 when his family moved to Tarxien.
Within the local council of Siġġiewi lies Għar Lapsi, Fawwarra, Girgenti, Ta' Kandja and the Hill of Laferla Cross.
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The titular painting in the church is by the artist Mattia Preti, 'Il calabrese', who was also responsible for the painting on the vault of St John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta.
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The palace of Grand Master Verdalle is one of the residences of the Presidents of the Republic, called Verdala Palace.
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