Ramon Despuig
Ramon Despuig | |
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Grand Master of the Order of Saint John | |
In office 16 December 1736 – 15 January 1741 | |
Monarch | King Charles V |
Preceded by | António Manoel de Vilhena |
Succeeded by | Manuel Pinto da Fonseca |
Personal details | |
Born | 1670 Majorca, Aragon (modern Spain) |
Died | 15 January 1741 Malta |
Resting place | Valletta |
Nationality | Spanish |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Order of Saint John |
Fra' Ramon Despuig (Catalan pronunciation: [rəˈmon dəsˈputʃ]) (Majorca, 1670– Malta, 1741) was the 67th Prince and Grand Master of the Order of Malta. He was elected to the position in 1736 and served for 5 years until his death. He was succeeded by Manuel Pinto da Fonseca. During his reign, the legislation the small state was renewed and the Cathedral of St. John (Valletta) was reformed.
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Preceded by António Manoel de Vilhena |
Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller 1736–1741 |
Succeeded by Manuel Pinto da Fonseca |