Ramon Despuig
Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller
About Ramon Despuig
Lived 1670 – 1741 (aged 70–71). Ramon Despuig was a warrior monk, hospitaller and grand Master.
Fra' Ramón Despuig y Martínez de Marcilla (; ; 1670, – 15 January 1741) was a Spanish knight of Aragon who served as the 67th Grand Master of the Order of Malta from 1736 until his death. He was succeeded by Manuel Pinto da Fonseca. During his reign, the legislation of the small state was renewed and the Cathedral of St. John in Valletta was reformed. Several vessels of the Algerian Navy were also captured by the Order's galleys during his reign.
Despuig Bastion, which is part of the fortifications of Mdina, was built between 1739 and 1746 and was named after the Grand Master. He died in 1741.
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Who was Ramon Despuig?
Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller
When was Ramon Despuig born?
Ramon Despuig was born in 1670 in Palma.
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Ramon Despuig died on 15 January 1741 in Valletta.
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Ramon Despuig was a warrior monk, hospitaller and grand Master.
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Ramon Despuig's recorded nationality: Crown of Aragon, Spanish people.
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