Grand Master Alof de Wignacourt - Floriana, Malta
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N 35° 53.534 E 014° 30.212
33S E 455193 N 3972109
The coat of arms of the 54th Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Grand Master Alof de Wignacourt, is located on Wignacourt Water Tower on Floriana, Malta.
Waymark Code: WM11MBE
Location: Malta
Date Posted: 11/12/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
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The French Grand Master Alof de Wignacourt was the 54th Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem from 10 February 1601 to 14 September 1622. He ordered the construction of the aqueduct that brought water to the newly planned city of Valletta. The aqueduct included several water towers for the purification of the water along the way. This water tower was the last tower before Valletta.

The front of the pedestal is decorated with the coat of arms of the Order of St. John and the personal arms of Alof de Wignacourt.
Bearer of Coat of Arms: Burgher (used by famous commoner)

Full name of the bearer: Grand Master Alof de Wignacourt

Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?:
Wignacourt Water Tower: a sign near the tower is inscribed:

Wignacourt Water Tower is an interesting stone structure with a three metre high circular pedestal and a rounded tower above supported by pilasters. The structure is topped by a floral stone sculpture. From the unusual shape one can immediately surmise that the structure has had nothing to do with defence, habitation or religious worship. In fact, it is a water tower forming part of an aqueduct system which brought water by gravity from high grounds around Mdina and Rabat to Floriana and Valletta. The fountain commemorates the inauguration of the aqueduct in 1615. It is complete with Wignacourt's coat of arms and a drinking trough for horses.



Material / Design: Stone

Blazon (heraldic description):
The 1st and 4th quarter show the Greek cross of the Order of St. John. The 2nd and 3rd quarter show three fleur de lys in a triangular formation one above two. Above the fleur de lys is a blue label.

Address:
Triq Sarria and Triq Vincenzo Bugeja Floriana, Malta.

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Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): [Web Link]
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