The Archives of
the Knights of Malta
Section 15:
Proofs of Nobility
(Archive 2241-5258)
3349 volumes
1522-1798
Abbreviated: AOM
An electronic finding aid for the microfilms of the Malta Study Center,
prepared by
Theresa M. Vann.
Sponsored by the Malta Study Center, Hill Monastic Manuscript Library.
Microfilms at Hill Monastic Manuscript Library, Collegeville, MN, USA
Originals in the National Library of Malta, Valletta, Malta.
Reproduction of microfilms requires the consent of the National Library of Malta
The contents of this section consist of 3349 genealogical records submitted by
applicants to the Order of the Hospital's tribunal of nobility between 1522 and
1798. Prospective Knights of Justice had to prove several generations of noble
status. Serving Brothers and Knights of Obedience were not required to prove noble
descent and did not submit proof of nobility.
The Proofs of Nobility are divided into four parts, according to nationality.
Within each nationality the knights are sorted according to priory. The names are
not in alphabetical or chronological order. In order to find individual knights,
click on the hyperlink and use your browser's "Find in Text" function to locate
the name. You may also find records for particular knight by searching the
online catalogue and entering the last name in the "Title" field. Be aware that
there may be variant spellings.
Part I: Proofs of Nobility of French Knights
Part II: Proofs of Nobility of Italian Knights
Part III: Proofs of Nobility of Spanish Knights
Part IV: Proofs of Nobility of German Knights
This data was compiled from inventory cards prepared within the National Library of
Malta during the Hill Monastic Manuscript Library Malta microfilming project in 1993 and
1994. Theresa M. Vann prepared this electronic finding aid in 2000. Josh
Braaten entered the data. The Malta Study Center, Hill Monastic Manuscript Library,
sponsored the processing of the data.
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