Pierre de Corneillan
Provencal nobleman who belonged to the order of the Hospitallers of Saint John of Jerusalem of which he was Grand Prior of Saint-Gilles (Language of Provence) from 1353 to 1354 and Grand Master from 1354 to 1355
About Pierre de Corneillan
Lived 1300 – 1355. Pierre de Corneillan was a French warrior monk, politician, religious and military personnel.
Pierre de Corneillan (died 24 August 1355) was the Grand Prior of Saint-Gilles and the 4th Grand Master of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem in Rhodes, serving from1353 to 1355. His Blazon was: "Gules on a bend argent three Cornish choughs sable".
De Corneillan spent most of his brief rule (18 months) successfully resisting Pope Innocent VI's plans to relocate the Order’s seat from Rhodes to a location closer to Palestine and the Mamluk territories. His marble sarcophagus is preserved in the main hall of the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes.
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Who was Pierre de Corneillan?
Provencal nobleman who belonged to the order of the Hospitallers of Saint John of Jerusalem of which he was Grand Prior of Saint-Gilles (Language of Provence) from 1353 to 1354 and Grand Master from 1354 to 1355
When was Pierre de Corneillan born?
Pierre de Corneillan was born in 1300 in La Baume-Cornillane.
When did Pierre de Corneillan die?
Pierre de Corneillan died on 24 August 1355 in Rhodes.
What was Pierre de Corneillan's occupation?
Pierre de Corneillan was a warrior monk, politician, religious and military personnel.
What nationality was Pierre de Corneillan?
Pierre de Corneillan was French.
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