Adrian of Wignacourt

Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller
Person human Q377338
Adrian of Wignacourt
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Adrian of Wignacourt

Summary

Adrian of Wignacourt is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kingdom of France[2]. He was born on January 1, 1618[3]. He died in Malta[4]. He died on February 4, 1697[5]. He worked as a warrior monk[6] and hospitaller[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Adrian of Wignacourt's place of birth was Kingdom of France[2].
  • Adrian of Wignacourt passed away in Malta[4].
  • Adrian of Wignacourt was born on January 1, 1618[3].
  • Adrian of Wignacourt died on February 4, 1697[5].
  • Burial took place at St. John's Co-Cathedral[9].
  • Adrian of Wignacourt's father was Adrien de Wignacourt, Seigneur de Lits[10].
  • Adrian of Wignacourt's mother was Louise de Saint-Périer, Dame de Balloy[11].
  • Adrian of Wignacourt held citizenship in France[12].
  • Adrian of Wignacourt worked as a warrior monk[6].
  • Adrian of Wignacourt worked as a hospitaller[7].
  • Adrian of Wignacourt held the position of Grand Master of Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St John of Jerusalem[13].
  • Adrian of Wignacourt's religion is recorded as Catholicism[14].
  • Adrian of Wignacourt is recorded as male[15].
  • Adrian of Wignacourt's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Adrian of Wignacourt's Commons category is recorded as Adrien de Wignacourt (Knight Hospitaller)[17].
  • Adrian of Wignacourt's religious order is recorded as Knights Hospitaller[18].
  • Adrian of Wignacourt's given name is recorded as Adrien[19].
  • Adrian of Wignacourt's relative is recorded as Alof of Wignacourt[20].
  • Adrian of Wignacourt's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[21].
  • Adrian of Wignacourt's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Adrien de Wignacourt'}[22].
  • Adrian of Wignacourt's sibling is recorded as Françoise de Wignacourt[23].

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Origins and Family

Adrian of Wignacourt was born in Kingdom of France[2]. He was born on January 1, 1618[3]. His father was Adrien de Wignacourt, Seigneur de Lits[10]. His mother was Louise de Saint-Périer, Dame de Balloy[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include warrior monk[6] and hospitaller[7]. Adrian of Wignacourt held the position of Grand Master of Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St John of Jerusalem[13].

Personal Life

Adrian of Wignacourt's religion is recorded as Catholicism[14].

Death and Burial

Adrian of Wignacourt died on February 4, 1697[5]. He died in Malta[4]. He is buried at St. John's Co-Cathedral[9].

Why It Matters

Adrian of Wignacourt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Adrian of Wignacourt born?

Adrian of Wignacourt's place of birth was Kingdom of France[2].

Where did Adrian of Wignacourt die?

Adrian of Wignacourt passed away in Malta[4].

Who were Adrian of Wignacourt's parents?

Adrian of Wignacourt's father was Adrien de Wignacourt, Seigneur de Lits[10]. Adrian of Wignacourt's mother was Louise de Saint-Périer, Dame de Balloy[11].

What did Adrian of Wignacourt do for work?

Adrian of Wignacourt worked as warrior monk[6] and hospitaller[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . CERL Thesaurus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Adrien
    Sibling Françoise de Wignacourt
    Country of citizenship France
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