Toni Bajada
Toni Bajada was a Maltese spy for the Knights of Saint John during the Great [Siege of Malta]. He was born in Naxxar.
Siege of Malta
The most famous of the Maltese spies, Bajada is said to have learned the Turkish language during years of captivity. Disguised as a Turk, he infiltrated the enemy camps and along with four other Maltese spies of the era, played a crucial role in intelligence gathering for the Christian side.Personally chosen for the task by Grand [Master of the Knights Hospitaller|Grandmaster] Jean de Valette, Bajada also became famous for swimming at length to carry secret messages in and out of the besieged cities of Birgu and Senglea.