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1814: Great Britain acquired possession of Malta. | '''1814:''' Great Britain acquired possession of Malta. | ||
1831: The Catholic church created the See of Malta from the See of Palermo, recognizing the number and strength of Catholics on the island. | '''1831:''' The Catholic church created the See of Malta from the See of Palermo, recognizing the number and strength of Catholics on the island. | ||
1852: The first missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began preaching in Malta and the first branch was established in Valletta. | '''1852:''' The first missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began preaching in Malta and the first branch was established in Valletta. <ref>''Deseret Morning News Church Almanac.'' 2007 ed. Salt Lake City, Utah, Utah: Deseret News, 2007. 399-400.</ref> | ||
1854: During the Crimean War (1854-1856) most of the members from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints left Malta to serve in the war. As a result, the branch of the Church was dissolved. | '''1854:''' During the Crimean War (1854-1856) most of the members from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints left Malta to serve in the war. As a result, the branch of the Church was dissolved. <ref>''Deseret Morning News Church Almanac.'' 2007 ed. Salt Lake City, Utah, Utah: Deseret News, 2007. 399-400.</ref> | ||
1960: Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who were primarily members serving with the British military came to Malta. | '''1960:''' Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who were primarily members serving with the British military came to Malta. <ref>''Deseret Morning News Church Almanac.'' 2007 ed. Salt Lake City, Utah, Utah: Deseret News, 2007. 399-400.</ref> | ||
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