Hélion de Villeneuve
Provencal nobleman who belonged to the order of the Hospitallers of Saint John of Jerusalem of which he was the only Grand Prior of Provence (Langue of Provence) from 1317 to 1330 and Grand Master from 1319 to 1346
About Hélion de Villeneuve
Lived 1270 – 1346 (aged 75–76). Hélion de Villeneuve was a French warrior monk, politician, religious and military personnel.
Hélion de Villeneuve (27May 1346) was a French-born Grand Master of the Knights of St. John. He was the brother of Roseline of Villeneuve, OCart. Hélion died on the island of Rhodes.
The blazon of Hélion's coat-of-arms was Gules six tilting spears in fretty, in-between the spears semy of escutcheons, all or.
There is a legend told of Hélion involving a dragon and a young knight.
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Who was Hélion de Villeneuve?
Provencal nobleman who belonged to the order of the Hospitallers of Saint John of Jerusalem of which he was the only Grand Prior of Provence (Langue of Provence) from 1317 to 1330 and Grand Master from 1319 to 1346
When was Hélion de Villeneuve born?
Hélion de Villeneuve was born in 1270 in Les Arcs.
When did Hélion de Villeneuve die?
Hélion de Villeneuve died on 7 May 1346 in Rhodes.
What was Hélion de Villeneuve's occupation?
Hélion de Villeneuve was a warrior monk, politician, religious and military personnel.
What nationality was Hélion de Villeneuve?
Hélion de Villeneuve was French.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Hélion de Villeneuve
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