Rafael Cotoner
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Rafael Cotoner y de Oleza (Maltese: Raphael Cotoner; 1601 ā 20 October 1663) was a Spanish knight of Aragon who served as 60th Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller or, as it is already known by that time, the Order of Malta, from 5 June 1660 to his death on 20 October 1663 following the brief reign of Annet de Clermont-Gessant.[1] After his death, he was succeeded as Grand Master by his younger brother, Nicolas Cotoner.
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Cotoner and the second or maternal family name is Oleza.
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Rafael Cotoner | |
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Grand Master of the Order of Saint John | |
In office 5 June 1660 ā 20 October 1663 | |
Monarch | King Philip III |
Preceded by | Annet de Clermont-Gessant |
Succeeded by | Nicolas Cotoner |
Personal details | |
Born | 1601 Mallorca, Crown of Aragon (modern Spain) |
Died | 20 October 1663 Valletta, Malta |
Resting place | St. John's Co-Cathedral |
Alma mater | House of Cotoner |
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Allegiance | Order of Saint John |
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During Raphael Cotoner's reign, the Order of Malta sent troops to Candia, besieged by the Ottomans.