Brief Biography
Ramon Despuig y Martinez de Marcilla continued work on the fortifications of Mdina and renovated St John's church in Valletta.
Sources: Order of Malta: The Grand Masters; Wikipedia: Grand Masters of the Knights Hospitaller.
Life and service to the Order
Naval clashes with Ottoman Algeria also marked his years in office.
On Malta the Order developed hospitals, fortifications and a maritime presence while governing the islands. Its religious and charitable purposes continued alongside these public responsibilities.
FRA' RAMON DESPUIG. 1736 - 1741.
The Bailiff of Majorca and Seneschal, Ramon Despuig, succeeded Grand Master Vilhena and the only event of importance during his rule was the capture of several vessels of the Algerine navy by the Order's galleys.
TWO SCUDI. 1738.
Obv. F D RAYMVN DESPVYG M M H H -
Bust of Grand Master r., wearing long perruque.
Rev. Arms of the Grand Master, date 1738 and value S.2
between.
SCUDO. 1738.
Obv. F D RAIMVNDVS
DESPVIG M M H H -
Bust of Grand Master r.,
Rev. Arms of the Grand Master, date 1738 and value S.1 between
FOUR TARI' 1737
Obv. F D RAIMVNDVS
DESPVYG M M H H -
Bust of Grand Master r.,
Rev. Arms of the Grand Master, 17-38 between.
Historical context: Order of Malta, The Grand Masters; History of the Order.
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