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Martín Garzés
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Grand Master of the Order of Saint John
In office
8 May 1595 – 7 February 1601
Monarch King Philip I
King Philip II
Preceded by Hugues Loubenx de Verdalle
Succeeded by Alof de Wignacourt
Personal details
Born 1526
Aragon (modern Spain)
Died 7 February 1601(1601-02-07) (aged 74–75)
Malta
Resting place St. John's Co-Cathedral
Military service
Allegiance Sovereign Military Order of Malta Order of Saint John

Fra Martín Garzés (1526 − 7 February 1601) was a Spanish knight of Aragon who served as the 53rd Grand Master of the Order of Malta, between 1595 and 1601. He became the Grand Master of the Order after the death of Hugues Loubenx de Verdalle. His suit of armour is found in the Palace Armoury at Valletta.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Martín Garcés de Marcilla para niños

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