The Order of Knights of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem, commonly known as the Knights Hospitaller, is a Catholic military order. It was founded in the crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem in the 12th century and had its headquarters there, in Jerusalem and Acre, until 1291, thereafter being based in Kolossi Castle in Cyprus (1302β1310), the island of Rhodes (1310β1522), Malta (1530β1798), and Saint Petersburg (1799β1801).
Maltese priests discontented with the Order of Saint John led an uprising that was quickly suppressed by the Order.
On September 8, in the year 1775, Maltese priests discontented with the Order of Saint John led an uprising that was quickly suppressed by the Order. This event is recorded as a Selected Events event in the history of September 8, a notable event in this corner of history.
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- This event took place on September 8, 1775 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Selected Events event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 24 August 2026.
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