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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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