Martín Garzés Explained

Martín Garzés
Office:Grand Master of the Order of Saint John
Term Start:8 May 1595
Term End:7 February 1601
Predecessor:Hugues Loubenx de Verdalle
Successor:Alof de Wignacourt
Birth Date:1525
Death Place:Malta
Restingplace:St. John's Co-Cathedral
Nationality:Spanish
Allegiance: Order of Saint John

Fra Martín Garzés (circa 1525 − 7 February 1601[1]) was a Spanish knight of Aragon who served as the 53rd Grand Master of the Order of Malta, between 1595 and 1601. He became the Grand Master of the Order after the death of Hugues Loubenx de Verdalle. His suit of armour is found in the Palace Armoury at Valletta.

Biography

Garzés was born around 1525.

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References

  1. Web site: 2023-02-27 . Grand Master Martín Garzés Order of Malta - Western Association . 2024-04-25 . en-US.