Grand Master Hompesch was unable to defend Malta against Napoleon's forces in 1798. His surrender led to his abdication as Grand Master, seeking refuge in Trieste. Russian Tsar Paul I […]
Grand Master De Rohan convened the first Chapter General in 145 years. His tenure coincided with the French Revolution, resulting in the loss of the Order's possessions in France. During […]
Grand Master Ximenes sparked widespread protests among the population after reducing salaries to combat a financial crisis. After quelling a rebellion, Ximenes executed ringleaders, displaying their heads at St. James […]
During Grand Master Pinto's rule, a plot to assassinate him was uncovered. This led to the arrest of Mustapha Pasha of Rhodes and 150 conspirators. He was the longest serving […]