Martín Garzés
Fra Martín Garzés (1526 − 7 February 1601) 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 | |
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| Grand Master of the Order of Saint John | |
| In office 8 May 1595 – 7 February 1601 | |
| Monarch | King Philip I King Philip II |
| Preceded by | Hugues Loubenx de Verdalle |
| Succeeded by | Alof de Wignacourt |
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| Born | 1526 Aragon (modern Spain) |
| Died | 7 February 1601 (aged 74–75) Malta |
| Resting place | St. John's Co-Cathedral |
| Nationality | Spanish |
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| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Order of Saint John |
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| Preceded by Hugues Loubenx de Verdalle |
Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller 1595–1601 |
Succeeded by Alof de Wignacourt |
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