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.

Martín Garzés
Grand Master of the Order of Saint John
In office
8 May 1595 – 7 February 1601
MonarchsKing Philip I
King Philip II
Preceded byHugues Loubenx de Verdalle
Succeeded byAlof de Wignacourt
Personal details
Born1525
Died7 February 1601(1601-02-07) (aged 74–75)
Malta
Resting placeSt. John's Co-Cathedral
NationalitySpanish
Military service
AllegianceSovereign Military Order of Malta Order of Saint John

Biography

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Garzés was born around 1525.[1]

 
Portrait of Garzés, circa 1643.
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References

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  1. ^ a b "Grand Master Martín Garzés | Order of Malta - Western Association". 2023-02-27. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
Preceded by Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller
1595–1601
Succeeded by