During Wignacourt's reign, the catastrophic 1693 earthquake struck Malta and Sicily. He established a relief fund for widows and orphans of Maltese soldiers. He resolved a 40-year dispute between the […]

Carafa was the first General of the Galleys to receive the title "Excellency". He was the first Italian knight to be elected Grand Master in over a century. He led […]

Nicolas Cotoner succeeded his brother, Rafael Cotoner, as Grand Master. He strengthened Malta's defenses by constructing the Cottonera Lines fortifications and Fort Ricasoli. He introduced windmills to Malta, generating revenue […]

Rafael Cotoner joined the Order of Malta at just seven years old in the Langue of Aragon. He expanded the Old Ward of the Sacra Infermeria by 500 feet during […]