Grand Master Despuig's tenure was marked by peace and stability. He focused on eliminating Turkish influence to secure Mediterranean commerce. He oversaw the completion of St. Barbara’s Church and the […]
Grand Master Antoine Manoel de Vilhena was presented with the Stock and Pilier, the highest papal distinction. He oversaw the construction of Floriana to address Valletta’s housing shortage. He commissioned […]
Grand Master Zondadari expanded the Order's fleet, dominating the Mediterranean. His uncle, Fabio Chigi, served as Inquisitor in Malta and later became Pope Alexander VII. He emphasized maritime power and […]
Grand Master Perellós established the Consolato del Mare, a specialized tribunal handling naval affairs. The capture of the city of Oran on the Algerian coast by the Turks in 1708 […]