António Manoel de Vilhena
António Manoel de Vilhena (28 May 1663 – 10 December 1736) was a Portuguese nobleman who was the 66th Prince and Grand Master of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem from 19 June 1722 to his death in 1736. Unlike a number of the other Grand Masters, he was benevolent and popular with the Maltese people. Vilhena is mostly remembered for the founding of Floriana, the construction of Fort Manoel and the Manoel Theatre, and the renovation of the city of Mdina.
António Manoel de Vilhena | |
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Painting of Grand Master de Vilhena | |
| Grand Master of the Order of Saint John | |
| In office 19 June 1722 – 10 December 1736 | |
| Preceded by | Marc'Antonio Zondadari |
| Succeeded by | Ramon Despuig |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 May 1663 Lisbon, Kingdom of Portugal |
| Died | 10 December 1736 (aged 73) Malta |
| Resting place | St. John's Co-Cathedral |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Order of Saint John |
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