Hugues Loubenx de Verdalle - AbsoluteAstronomy.com

Fra' Hugues Loubenx de Verdalle (1531–1595) was the 52nd Grand Master of the Order of Malta, between 1581 and 1595. He is mainly remembered for the reconstruction of the hunting lodge at Boschetto which was renamed Verdala Palace

Verdala Palace

The Verdala Palace is the official summer residence of the President of Malta. It was built by Grandmaster Hughues Loubenx de Verdalle in 1586 on the site of a hunting lodge previously owned by Grandmaster Jean de la Valette-Parisot. The palace is known for its surrounding boschetto, which is a...

in his honour. He is buried in a sarcophagus in the Crypt of the Co-Cathedral of St. John in Valletta

Valletta

Valletta is the capital of Malta, colloquially known as Il-Belt in Maltese. It is located in the central-eastern portion of the island of Malta, and the historical city has a population of 6,098. The name "Valletta" is traditionally reserved for the historic walled citadel that serves as Malta's...

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