Hugues Loubenx de Verdalle
| His Eminence Hugues Loubenx de Verdalle | |
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| Grand Master of the Order of Saint John | |
| In office 12 January 1582 – 4 May 1595 | |
| Monarch | King Philip I |
| Preceded by | Jean de la Cassière |
| Succeeded by | Martin Garzez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1531 Provence, France |
| Died | 4 May 1595 Malta |
| Resting place | Valletta |
| Nationality | French |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Order of Saint John |
Fra' Hugues Loubenx de Verdalle (13 April 1531 – 4 May 1595) was the 52nd Grand Master of the Order of Malta, between 1582 and 1595. He is mainly remembered for the reconstruction of the hunting lodge at Boschetto which was renamed Verdala Palace in his honour. He is buried in a sarcophagus in the Crypt of the Co-Cathedral of St. John in Valletta. He was made Cardinal-Deacon of S. Maria in Portico Octaviae by Pope Sixtus V in the consistory of December 18, 1587.[1][2]
Verdala Palace
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| Preceded by Jean de la Cassière |
Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller 1582–1595 |
Succeeded by Martin Garzez |
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