Ramon Perellós
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Ramon Rabasa de Perellós y Rocafull[1] (pronounced [raˈmon raˈba.sa pe.ɾeˈʎoz i ɾo.ka.ˈfuʎ]; 1637 in Valencia – 10 January 1720 in Valletta) was a Spanish knight of Aragon who served as the 64th Prince and Grand Master of the Order of Malta from 1697 until his death. He was of Valencian origin and was 60 years old when he was elected as Grand Master.
"Perellos" redirects here. For other uses, see Perello (disambiguation).
In this Catalan name, the first or paternal surname is Perellós and the second or maternal family name is Rocafull; both are generally joined by the conjunction "i".
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Fra Ramon Perellós i Rocafull | |
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Grand Master of the Order of Saint John | |
In office 7 February 1697 – 10 January 1720 | |
Monarchs | King Charles III King Philip IV King Victor Amadeus |
Preceded by | Adrien de Wignacourt |
Succeeded by | Marc'Antonio Zondadari |
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Born | 1637 Aragon (modern Spain) |
Died | 10 January 1720 Malta |
Resting place | St. John's Co-Cathedral |
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Allegiance | Order of Saint John |
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