Juan de Homedes y Coscon
Grandmaster of the Knights Hospitaller
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None
None years ago
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Leaders & Politicians
Country
Spain
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Served as the 47th Grandmaster of the Knights Hospitaller from 1533 until death in 1553. Led military operations against the Ottoman Empire in the Mediterranean region. Oversaw the reconstruction of the fortress of Rhodes and strengthened the defenses of the Knights' territories. Worked to improve the governance and finances of the Order.
Strengthened the defenses of Rhodes
Led military campaigns against the Ottomans
Improved the governance of the Knights Hospitaller
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