Alof of Wignacourt

Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller
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Alof of Wignacourt

Summary

Alof of Wignacourt is a human[1]. He was born in Kingdom of France[2]. He was born on January 1, 1547[3]. He passed away in Malta[4]. He died on September 14, 1622[5]. He worked as a warrior monk[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Alof of Wignacourt's place of birth was Kingdom of France[2].
  • Alof of Wignacourt passed away in Malta[4].
  • Alof of Wignacourt was born on January 1, 1547[3].
  • Alof of Wignacourt died on September 14, 1622[5].
  • Alof of Wignacourt's father was Jean de Wignacourt, Seigneur de Lits[8].
  • Alof of Wignacourt's mother was Marie de la Porte de Vezins[9].
  • Alof of Wignacourt held citizenship in France[10].
  • Alof of Wignacourt worked as a warrior monk[6].
  • Alof of Wignacourt held the position of Grand Master of Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St John of Jerusalem[11].
  • Alof of Wignacourt's religion is recorded as Catholicism[12].
  • Alof of Wignacourt is recorded as male[13].
  • Alof of Wignacourt's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Alof of Wignacourt's Commons category is recorded as Alof de Wignacourt[15].
  • Alof of Wignacourt's religious order is recorded as Knights Hospitaller[16].
  • Alof of Wignacourt's relative is recorded as Adrian of Wignacourt[17].
  • Alof of Wignacourt's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[18].
  • Alof of Wignacourt's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Alof de Wignacourt'}[19].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kingdom of France[2], Alof of Wignacourt… he was born on January 1, 1547[3]. His father was Jean de Wignacourt, Seigneur de Lits[8]. His mother was Marie de la Porte de Vezins[9].

Career and Affiliations

Alof of Wignacourt worked as a warrior monk[6]. He held the position of Grand Master of Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St John of Jerusalem[11].

Personal Life

Alof of Wignacourt's religion is recorded as Catholicism[12].

Death and Burial

Alof of Wignacourt died on September 14, 1622[5]. He died in Malta[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Alof of Wignacourt include Wignacourt Arch[20], a triumphal arch[21], in Malta[22], founded in 1615[23].

Why It Matters

Alof of Wignacourt has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

Entities named for him include Wignacourt Arch[20], a triumphal arch[21], in Malta[22], founded in 1615[23].

FAQs

Where was Alof of Wignacourt born?

Born in Kingdom of France[2], Alof of Wignacourt…

Where did Alof of Wignacourt die?

Alof of Wignacourt died in Malta[4].

Who were Alof of Wignacourt's parents?

Alof of Wignacourt's father was Jean de Wignacourt, Seigneur de Lits[8]. Alof of Wignacourt's mother was Marie de la Porte de Vezins[9].

What did Alof of Wignacourt do for work?

Alof of Wignacourt worked as warrior monk[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [20] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 15d ago · Daieuxetdailleurs · 2026-06-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Francearchives agent id 1060389975
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  3. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation warrior monk
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  4. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases
    Place of birth Kingdom of France
    Religion or worldview Catholicism
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