Revelation of the Conspiracy of the Slaves in Malta
- When
- 1749
- Where
- Hospitaller Malta; Valletta; Malta
- Episodes
- 3
In June 1749, a plot by Muslim slaves in Malta to assassinate Grand Master Pinto and seize the island for the Ottomans was revealed. The conspiracy, allegedly instigated by the former Pasha of Rhodes, was foiled before its scheduled execution on 29 June, leading to widespread arrests and executions.
Episodes
- Revelation of the Conspiracy
The plot to assassinate the Grand Master and seize Malta was revealed to the Hospitallers before its scheduled date.
- Recruitment Attempt in Valletta
Conspirators met in Valletta on 6 June 1749 to persuade a guard to join the plot.
- Trials and Punishments
Arrests and trials followed the revelation, resulting in executions and galley sentences for many conspirators.
Background and detail
Background. The conspiracy involved Muslim slaves in Hospitaller Malta plotting to rebel and assassinate Grand Master Manuel Pinto da Fonseca. The goal was to facilitate the capture of Malta by the Ottoman Empire. The plot is believed to have been instigated by Mustafa, the former Pasha of Rhodes, who had been enslaved in Malta following a revolt on his galley in 1748.
People involved
- Mustafa · Instigator of the plot
- Manuel Pinto da Fonseca · Grand Master targeted for assassination
- Giacomo Cassar · Soldier approached to join the plot
Sources
- 1749 Muslim slave revolt plot in Malta Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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