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Giovanni Battista Orsini

d. 1476

Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller

Warrior monk

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About Giovanni Battista Orsini

Giovanni Battista Orsini was a warrior monk.

Coat of Arms of J.B. des Ursins, Grand-Master, on the walls of the castle at Rhodes, Greece.

Giovanni Battista Orsini, or Jean-Baptiste des Ursins, was the 39th Grand Master of the Order of the Knights Hospitaller from 1467 to 1476.

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Important facts

Born

Italy

Died

8 June 1476, Rhodes

Occupation

Warrior monk

Positions held

Grand Master of Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St John of Jerusalem

Frequently asked questions

Who was Giovanni Battista Orsini?

Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller

When was Giovanni Battista Orsini born?

Giovanni Battista Orsini was born in Italy.

When did Giovanni Battista Orsini die?

Giovanni Battista Orsini died on 8 June 1476 in Rhodes.

What was Giovanni Battista Orsini's occupation?

Giovanni Battista Orsini was a warrior monk.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Giovanni Battista Orsini

· Wikidata: Q1525907

· DBpedia: Giovanni Battista Orsini

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