In 1530, the islands were given by Spain to the Order of Knights of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem in a perpetual lease. Their reign ended when Napoleon conquered the islands in 1798.

1530年，西班牙人把马其他岛永久租给了耶路撒冷圣·约翰骑士团，直到1798年，被拿破仑攻占。

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The Lieutenant-Governor, His Excellency General Sir John McColl, will also become a Commander of the Order of St John.

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