Charles François de Mondion

Charles François de Mondion (6 October 1681 – 25 December 1733) was a French architect and military engineer who was active in Hospitaller Malta in the early 18th century.

[1] Mondion was born in Paris, and he studied military engineering under Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban.

[2] Mondion was eventually admitted into the Order of St. John as a Cavaliere di Grazia, and he obtained permanent residency in Malta.

[3] Grand Master António Manoel de Vilhena's accession in June 1722 created a significant opportunity for Mondion, as the new Prince of Malta decided to unleash an ambitious building programme.

On 3 November 1722, Vilhena issued orders for the restoration of the former capital Mdina and its fortifications,[4] and entrusted de Mondion with this renovation.