Clemente Tabone: The Man, his family and the early years of St Clement's Chapel

Clemente Tabone is known for his connections with Zejtun, particularly for his role in the 1614 razzia on the village and for the construction of St Clement’s chapel. After reviewing the available literature on Clemente, a search for primary documentary sources follows, focusing on his family, the main events in his life and his belongings. Much of our knowledge on Tabone has been confirmed and is now supported by new evidence. Some details, however, have been challenged while others present problems in interpretation necessitating further research.