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Annet de Clermont-Gessant

1587 – 1660

Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller

Warrior monkHospitaller
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About Annet de Clermont-Gessant

Lived 1587 – 1660 (aged 72–73). Annet de Clermont-Gessant was a French warrior monk and hospitaller.

Fra' Annet de Clermot-Gessant (1587 – 2 June 1660) was the 59th Prince and Grand Master of the Order of Malta. He only reigned as Grandmaster of the Order in 1660. He was buried in the Chapel of Auvergne in St. John's Co-Cathedral.

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Important facts

Born
1587, Auvergne
Birth century
16th century
Died
2 June 1660, Malta
Occupation
Warrior monk, hospitaller
Nationality
France, French people
Positions held
Grand Master of Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St John of Jerusalem

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Annet de Clermont-Gessant?

Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller

When was Annet de Clermont-Gessant born?

Annet de Clermont-Gessant was born in 1587 in Auvergne.

When did Annet de Clermont-Gessant die?

Annet de Clermont-Gessant died on 2 June 1660 in Malta.

What was Annet de Clermont-Gessant's occupation?

Annet de Clermont-Gessant was a warrior monk and hospitaller.

What nationality was Annet de Clermont-Gessant?

Annet de Clermont-Gessant was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Annet de Clermont-Gessant

· Wikidata: Q74549

· DBpedia: Annet de Clermont-Gessant

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