Martín Garzés
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Martín Garzés | |
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Grand Master of the Order of Saint John | |
In office 8 May 1595 – 7 February 1601 | |
Monarchs | King Philip I King Philip II |
Preceded by | Hugues Loubenx de Verdalle |
Succeeded by | Alof de Wignacourt |
Personal details | |
Born | 1525 |
Died | 7 February 1601 Malta | (aged 74–75)
Resting place | St. John's Co-Cathedral |
Nationality | Spanish |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Order of Saint John |
Fra Martín Garzés (circa 1525 − 7 February 1601[1]) was a Spanish knight of Aragon who served as the 53rd Grand Master of the Order of Malta, between 1595 and 1601. He became the Grand Master of the Order after the death of Hugues Loubenx de Verdalle. His suit of armour is found in the Palace Armoury at Valletta.
Biography
[edit]Garzés was born around 1525.[1]
External links
[edit]- Coins of Grandmaster Martin Garzez Archived 2014-11-05 at the Wayback Machine
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Grand Master Martín Garzés | Order of Malta - Western Association". 2023-02-27. Retrieved 2024-04-25.