Guy de Blanchefort
Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller
About Guy de Blanchefort
Lived 1446 – 1513 (aged 66–67). Guy de Blanchefort was a French warrior monk.
Guy de Blanchefort (1446–1513) was the 42nd Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller from 1512 to 1513.
When Grandmaster Emery d'Amboise died in 1512, Guy de Blanchefort was elected the new Grand Master. Guy was in Nice, and he sailed to Rhodes when he heard the news. He died during the journey and never made it to Rhodes. When news of his death reached Rhodes, Fabrizio del Carretto was elected the new Grand Master.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Guy de Blanchefort?
Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller
When was Guy de Blanchefort born?
Guy de Blanchefort was born in 1446 in Moutier-Malcard.
When did Guy de Blanchefort die?
Guy de Blanchefort died on 24 November 1513 in Mediterranean Sea.
What was Guy de Blanchefort's occupation?
Guy de Blanchefort was a warrior monk.
What nationality was Guy de Blanchefort?
Guy de Blanchefort was French.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Guy de Blanchefort
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