Background
Peliza, Robert John was born on November 16, 1920. Son of Robert Peliza.
Peliza, Robert John was born on November 16, 1920. Son of Robert Peliza.
Graduate, Christian Brothers College, Gibraltar.
Advanced through the grades to major Royal Gibraltar Regiment, 1939-1961. Founder, first leader Integration with British Party, 1967. Appointed following general elections to chief minister, 1969-1972.
Leader Opposition, 1972-1973. Speaker House Assembly, Gibraltar, 1989-1996. Member House of Assembly.
City councillor, 1945-1948. Founder European Movement Council in Gibraltar, 1976, patron, 1995. Member Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (president Gibraltar branch, 1989-1996).
Married Irma Risso, 1950. 7 children.