Martin Garzez

Martin Garzez
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
Personal details
Born 1526
Aragon (modern Spain)
Died 7 February 1601
Malta
Resting place St. John's Co-Cathedral
Nationality Spanish
Military service
Allegiance Sovereign Military Order of Malta Order of Saint John

Fra Martin Garzes was 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.

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Preceded by
Hugues Loubenx de Verdalle
Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller
15951601
Succeeded by
Alof de Wignacourt


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