Alof de Wignacourt
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Fra Alof de Wignacourt was a French nobleman who was the 54th Grand Master of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem from 10 February 1601 to his death in 1622. Unlike a number of the other Grand Masters,
Official portrait of Wignacourt
Coat of arms of Wignacourt on the reconstructed Wignacourt Arch
Milanese parade armour of Wignacourt, displayed in the Palace Armoury, Valletta
1601 grano coin of Wignacourt
Luís Mendes de Vasconcellos
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Luís Mendes de Vasconcelos was a Portuguese nobleman who served as colonial Governor of Angola between 1617 and 1621, and the 55th Grand Master of the Order of Saint John between 1622 and 1623. He was
Alof de Wignacourt
…the Order of Saint John In office 10 February 1601 – 14 September 1622 Monarchs King Philip II King Philip III Preceded by Martin Garzez Succeeded by Luís Mendes de Vasconcellos Personal details Born 1547 Flanders Died 14 September 1622 (aged 74–75) Malta Resting place St. John's Co-Cathedral Military service Allegiance Order…
Previously attributed to Juan Pantoja de la Cruz Portrait of a man believed to be Luis Mendes de Vasconcellos RCIN 405669 Royal Collection