Monarch King Charles V Name Ramon Despuig Succeeded by Manuel Pinto da Fonseca Resting place St. John's Co-Cathedral | Nationality Spanish Died January 15, 1741, Malta Allegiance Knights Hospitaller | |
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Preceded by Antonio Manoel de Vilhena Structures Santa Maria del Mar, Barcelona | ||
Fra' Ramon Despuig ([rəˈmon dəsˈputʃ]) (Majorca, 1670 – Malta, 1741) was the 67th Prince and Grand Master of the Order of Malta. He was elected to the position in 1736 and served for 5 years 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.
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