List of Grand Masters of the Knights Hospitaller
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Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta |
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Ludwig von Rumerstein Lieutenant ad interim since 28 January 2017 |
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| Details | |
| Style | His Most Eminent Highness |
| First monarch | Blessed Gerard Thom |
| Formation | 1099 |
| Residence |
Palazzo Malta Villa del Priorato di Malta |
| Website | orderofmalta |
This is a list of Princes and Grand Masters of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta including their medieval predecessors of the Knights Hospitaller, starting with the founder Blessed Gerard Thom (established in 1099 and given papal recognition in 1113 by Paschal II). The most recent Grand Master, Matthew Festing, resigned from his position on January 24, 2017.
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Coat of Arms of the Knights Hospitaller, from the facade of the church of San Giovannino dei Cavalieri, Florence
Coat of Arms of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta
Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes in Rhodes
Used as the GM's Palace from the 14th century to 1522
Fort Saint Angelo in Birgu
Used as the GM's Palace from 1530 to 1571
Grandmaster's Palace in Valletta
Used as the GM's Palace from 1571 to 1798
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