The unsuccessful Rising of the Priests in Malta.

Rising of the Priests

1775 revolts against Knights Hospitaller rule on Malta

The Rising of the Priests, also known as the Maltese Rebellion of 1775 and the September 1775 Rebellion, was an uprising led by Maltese clergy against the Order of Saint John, who had sovereignty over Malta. The uprising took place on 8 September 1775, but was suppressed by the…