Vincenzo Borg | |
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![]() Bust of Vincenzo Borg, "Brared", at the St Helen's Basilica Museum with the Maltese Blockade Gold Medal.[1][2] Sculpted by Salvu Psaila.[3][4] | |
Born | 11 January 1777 |
Died | 18 July 1837 (aged 60) |
Burial place | Collegiate Parish Church of Birkirkara |
Nationality | Maltese |
Other names | Brared |
Occupation(s) | Merchant and lieutenant |
Military career | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ | National Congress Battalions |
Battles/wars | Siege of Malta (1798–1800) |
Awards | Pro Patria gold medal (1801) Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (1833) |
Vincenzo Maria Borg (Maltese: Ċensu Maria Borg, 1773 – 18 July 1837), also known by his nickname Brared (or Braret), was a Maltese merchant who was one of the main insurgent leaders during the French blockade of 1798–1800. He was a lieutenant from 1801 until he was deposed in January 1804.
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