Francisco Ximénez de Tejada
Francisco Ximénez de Tejada y Eslava (Aragonese: Francisco Ximénes de Texada i Eslava; 13 October 1703, Funes, Kingdom of Navarre − 9 November 1775, Naples) was a Spanish knight who served as the 69th Prince and Grand Master of the Order of Malta from 1773 to 1775. During his reign the Order became unpopular mainly due to bankruptcy brought by the lavish lifestyle of his predecessor Manuel Pinto da Fonseca. His reign was marked by the unsuccessful Rising of the Priests.
Francisco Ximénez de Tejada | |
|---|---|
| Grand Master of the Order of Saint John | |
| In office 28 January 1773 – 9 November 1775 | |
| Preceded by | Manuel Pinto da Fonseca |
| Succeeded by | Emmanuel de Rohan-Polduc |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 October 1703 Aragon (modern Spain) |
| Died | 9 November 1775 Naples |
| Resting place | St. John's Co-Cathedral |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Order of Saint John |
During the reign of Ximénez, a warehouse was added to the Salina Right Redoubt in Salina Bay, and the redoubt became known as Ximenes Redoubt due to the large escutcheon with the Grand Master's coat of arms above the doorway.
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